Expats remember Bangabandhu’s supreme sacrifice

Bangladesh’s Ambassador Hossain hoisting the national flag in the presence of embassy officials and members of the community.   PICTURE:  Shemeer Rasheed

The Bangladesh embassy in Doha observed on Monday ‘National Mourning Day’ and the 36th anniversary of martyrdom of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.Bangladesh Ambassador Mohamed Shahdat Hossain hoisted the national flag in the morning and then lowered it to fly at half-mast. Embassy officials and a number of community members were present. A meeting and special prayer followed.In the afternoon, dua, Qur’an Khani, milad and iftar were arranged jointly by the embassy and the Bangladesh community.Messages from the president, prime minister and foreign minister were read. Two documentary films on the life and achievements of Bangabandhu were also screened.