C T Online Desk: Bangladesh High Commission in London has launched a special memorabilia on Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, titled, “Bangabandhu in Sylhet” on the occasion of Bangabandhu’s 102nd birth anniversary and the National Children’s Day 2022.
Prime Minister’s Adviser on International Relation Affairs Dr Gowher Rizvi unwrapped the cover of the “Bangabandhu in Sylhet” memorabilia, documenting Bangabandhu’s historic visits to Sylhet between 1947 and 1975.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Gowher Rizvi said, “Although geopolitically the world has changed a lot since Bangabandhu’s struggles for an independent Bangladesh, his ideals and visions for a democratic, inclusive and secular society remain as valid and necessary today as those were 50 years ago.”
The event was attended by freedom fighters, diplomats, academics, journalists, business leaders and eminent members of the British-Bangladeshi community.
A large number of British-Bangladeshi children participated in an art competition on Bangabandhu, organised by Bangladesh High Commission, London. A documentary on Bangabandhu was shown at the event. A cultural programme dedicated to Bangabandhu was performed by the British-Bangladeshi Children.
