Bangladesh mission in Tokyo on Wednesday observed the 101st birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day 2021 in a befitting manner with solemnity.
The day’s program started by placing floral wreaths at the portrait of the Father of the Nation at the embassy premises in the early morning by the embassy officials led by Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Shahbuddin Ahmed.
Later, the ambassador hoisted the national flag along with the rendition of the national anthem in presence of the embassy officials.
This was followed by an observance of one minute silence in remembrance of the Father of the Nation, his family members and to the memories of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the journey of the country’s independence.
The theme song of the Mujib Year was played virtually followed by reading out the messages issued by honourable president, honourable prime minister, foreign minister and state minister for Foreign Affairs marking the day.
In his remark, Ambassador Ahmed paid homage to Bangabandhu and explained the significance of March 17 and shed light on his life and achievement.
The ambassador urged all irrespective of age and gender to learn from the ideology and life of Bangabandhu.
