Bangladesh Consulate General in Istanbul celebrated the 96th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children’s Day in a befitting manner on the consulate premises on March 17, said a press release.
Officials of the consulate, expatriate Bangladeshis living in Istanbul and students pursuing higher studies in Istanbul participated in the celebration.
The programmes organised by the consulate included a discussion on Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and an art competition for Bangladeshi children. The discussion was presided over by Consul General FM Borhan Uddin.
Expatriate Bangladeshis, who spoke at the discussion, expressed the deepest respect to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, recollecting his contribution to creating an independent Bangladesh.
The consul general, in his address, recalled the extraordinary contribution of Bangabandhu for the emancipation of the nation. “Under his far-sighted leadership, Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation in 1971.”
Borhan urged children to be inspired by the ideology, dedication, commitment and patriotism of Bangabandhu. He also urged parents to ensure good health and education of their children.
At the end of the discussion, the children who took part in the art competition were given prizes.
Prayers were offered for salvation of the departed soul of Bangabandhu and all the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement, 1971 Liberation War, and those who died on August 15, 1975.
