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Books on Bangabandhu, Sheikh Hasina in Russian language handed to PM
DHAKA, Oct 20, 2019 (BSS) – Three books on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina which were translated and published in Russian language
were handed over to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today.
The books are: “Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Birth of Bangladesh”, “Unfinished Memoirs of
Bangabandhu” and “Conversation of Professor Dr V Naumkin with Sheikh Hasina”.
Translator and publisher of the books Dr V Naumkin, a professor of the Institute of Oriental
Studies under the Russian Academy of Sciences, handed over copies of the books to the prime
minister at her office here this morning.
PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the event.
He said apart from Russian language, the book “Conversation of Professor Dr V Naumkin with
Sheikh Hasina” was published in three more languages — Bangla, English and Arabic.
The press secretary said Professor Naumkin informed the prime minister that steps will be
taken to widely circulate the book “Unfinished Memoirs of Bangabandhu” ahead of the birth
centenary of the Father of the Nation next year.
The Russian professor said Bangladesh witnessed impressive development under the dynamic
leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over the last one decade.
Dr Naumkin said Russia and Bangladesh have been maintaining excellent bilateral ties since
Bangladesh’s independence in 1971.
“Russia is also extending support to the development of Bangladesh’s various sectors since
that time,” he said.
Referring to the nuclear power plant being set up in Bangladesh with Russian cooperation, Dr
Naumkin said Moscow is imparting necessary training to Bangladeshi engineers and others in this
regard.
Sheikh Hasina extended her sincere thanks to the Professor of the Institute of Oriental
Studies for taking steps to translate and publish the books in Russian language.
The prime minister recalled with gratitude the support of the Russian government and the
people during the War of Liberation in 1971 as well as their cooperation for rebuilding the
war-ravaged country, including clearing mines from the Chattogram Port.
In this regard, she mentioned that many personnel of the Russian Navy made supreme sacrifice
while clearing mines in the port.
Sheikh Hasina said the people of Bangladesh hold admiration for the Russian people,
especially for their support in post-war reconstruction, Chattogram Port demining and
installation of power generation units across the country.
About Bangladesh’s development, the prime minister said the Father of the Nation dreamt of
developing the country from the grassroots level.
“To materialise Bangabandhu’s dream, we’re implementing many programmes and I did home work
for this when I was in jail,” she said.
PM’s International Affairs Advisor Dr Gowher Rizvi, PMO Secretary Sajjadul Hassan and Russian
Ambassador Alexander I. Ignatov were present on the occasion.
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