The Bangladesh embassy yesterday observed the 39th death anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day. 

In the morning, the programme started with hoisting of the National Flag at half-mast by ambassador Syed Masud Mahmood Khundoker at the embassy premises in presence of officials and community members.

A minute’s silence was observed as a mark of respect to the Father of the Nation and the martyrs of August 15, 1975. Messages from president, prime minister and foreign minister of Bangladesh on National Mourning Day were read out.

This was followed by a discussion on the life and works of the Father of the Nation. Speakers highlighted the contribution of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the national life of Bangladesh. They urged all to work whole heartedly to fulfil his dream of a prosperous Bangladesh. They also emphasised on the need for educating the younger generation about the life and works of Bangabandhu.

In his speech the ambassador recalled the epic role played by Bangabandhu in Bangladesh’s emergence as an independent country. He mentioned that August 15 is the saddest chapter in the history of Bangladesh.

“As a nation we must learn a lesson here – our mourning should be turned into our strength and we should work hard to fulfill the dream of the Father of the Nation – a golden Bengal.”

He thanked expatriate Bangladeshis in Qatar for their hard labour and contribution to the nation building towards fulfilling the dream of Bangabandhu and for demonstration of unity, fraternity, liberal and moderate attitude.

A documentary on the life and works of Bangabandhu was also screened during the event.

 

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