DHAKA, August 8, 2019 (BSS) – The nation is observing the 89th birth
anniversary of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, wife of Father of the
Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in a befitting manner today.
Fazilatunnesa, who played a pivotal role in nation-building activities and
the struggle for independent Bangladesh staying beside Bangabandhu, was born
at Tungipara village of Gopalganj district on this day in 1930.
Bangamata, a pride of the Bangalee nation, was assassinated brutally with
Bangabandhu and most of her family members by a disgruntled group of army
officers on August 15, 1975.
The birth anniversary of Bangamata will be observed nationally this year
too. Women and Children Affairs Ministry has drawn up elaborate programme to
observe the day nationally.
To mark the day, a discussion will be held at Bangabandhu International
Conference Centre (BICC) today morning.
Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Choudhury will attend the
discussion as the chief guest.
President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave separate
messages praying profound respect to Bangamata.
Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and other electronic media will
broadcast special programmes.
Bangladesh Awami League, various political, social, cultural and student
organizations, including associated bodies of AL, will observe the day in a
befitting manner through elaborate programmes across the country.
Awami League leaders and workers will pay homage to Bangamata by placing
wreaths at her grave at the Banani graveyard at 8am.
Qurankhwani, milad and doa-mahfil will be arranged seeking peace of her
departed soul.
A cross section of people will also place wreaths at her grave.
AL general secretary and road transport and bridges minister Obaidul
Quader has urged leaders and workers of the party and associate bodies to
observe the birth anniversary of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib with
due respect and solemnity.