Newly elected president pays tribute at the mausoleums of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia

Newly elected president pays tribute at the mausoleums of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia. Our correspondent has the details, along with comment from the authorities concerned.

Officials said preparations were under way and the situation was being monitored closely. Those present described the scene and said they had asked the authorities to act sooner.

We are watching this hour by hour and will update the public as soon as anything changes.