DHAKA, March 17, 2021 (BSS) – Bangladesh mission in Tokyo today 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 was started placing floral wreath 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 embassy officials.
This was followed by 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 independence.
The theme song of the ‘Mujib Year’ was played virtually followed by reading
out the messages issued by Hon’ble President, Hon’ble 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 the 17th March and shed light on his life and
achievement.
The envoy urged upon all irrespective of age and gender to learn from the
ideology and life of Bangabandhu.