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Abahani to observe Sheikh Kamal’s death anniversary tomorrow
DHAKA, Aug 14, 2019 (BSS)- Popular sky blue Abahani Limited will observe
the 44th death anniversary of its founder Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of
Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, tomorrow (Thursday) at its club
premises.
Abahani Limited have chalked out a daylong programme to observe the day.
The programme of the club begins this (Wednesday) midnight (12:01 am) with
placing wreath on his mural and a special munajat will be offered by the club
directors, officials and the players for peace of the departed soul.
The club will be hoisted the national flag and club’s flag half-mast and
raise of black flag atop at the club premises as a mark of respect to the
martyrs of August 15, 1975 carnage.
The programmes also included Quran Khwani, foods distribution among the
poor and destitute after Zuhr prayers and special prayer will be held after
the Asr prayers at the club premises.
The club officials will also pay homage by placing wreaths at Sheikh
Kamal’s grave at Banani graveyard at 10am.
Born on August 5, 1949 at Tungipara in Gopalganj, Sheikh Kamal was a
former executive member of the central committee of Bangladesh Chhatra League
(BCL).
He was one of the pioneers of modern football in Bangladesh and also
founder-president of Abahani Krira Chakra.
He was martyred on August 15 in 1975 at the age of 26 while he was a
Master’s Degree (final year) examinee.
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