The nation celebrated the 104th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman coinciding with the National Children's Day 2024 today (March 17) in a befitting manner.
On this day in 1920, Bangabandhu, the vivacious leader of the Bangalee nation, the architect of independent Bangladesh and the greatest Bangalee of all times, was born in a respected Muslim family at Tungipara village of Gopalganj sub-division, now district.
He was the third among four daughters and two sons of his parents - Sheikh Lutfur Rahman and Saira Khatun.
The nation is celebrating the day through extensive programmes with fanfare and gaiety.
Bangladesh missions abroad have also chalked out elaborate programmes to celebrate the day.
In observance of the day, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issued separate messages.
The day is a public holiday.
Marking the birth anniversary and National Children's Day, the national flag has been hoisted atop all buildings of the government, semi-government, autonomous and private organisations as well as educational institutions and Bangladesh missions abroad.
The Women and Children Affairs Ministry has taken elaborate programmes marking the anniversary.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay tributes to Father of the Nation by placing wreaths at Bangabandhu's mausoleum at Tungipara in Gopalganj.
Different organisations, including the Awami League, paid homage to the Father of the Nation by placing wreaths at his portrait in front of the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the city's Dhanmondi-32.
A discussion will also be held at Tungipara today . Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will join it as the chief guest.
The prime minister, as well, will provide Tk 5,20,000 among the 104 brilliant students in Gopalganj district, marking Bangabandhu's birth anniversary.
Different political, social and cultural organisations have also drawn up elaborate programmes to mark the day.
Bangladesh Betar, Bangladesh Television and other private TV channels, and radio stations air special programmes highlighting the significance of the day in the life of Bangalees.
BDST: 2130 HRS, MAR 17, 2024
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