Ambassador of Bangladesh to Japan Shahabuddin Ahmed on Sunday recalled the memory of Bangamata Fazilatun Nesa Mujib and said that she was the center of all inspiration for Bangabandhu. 

"She remained as a shadow with Bangabandhu all through her life," said the Ambassador, adding that Bangamata was an ideal woman imbued with patriotism, dedications, sacrifices and farsightedness that new generation specially women should learn from her.

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Today is the 91st birth anniversary of Bangamata Fazilatun Nesa Mujib, wife of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. 

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo observed the day with due respect at the Bangabandhu auditorium of the Mission. 

Ambassador Shahabuddin and officials of the embassy were present at the occasion.

The programme started with offering a special prayer seeking the peace and salvation of Bangabandhu, his family members who along with Bangamata Fazilatun Nesa Mujib embraced martyrdom on the fateful night of August 15, 1975. 

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Besides, the President and the Prime Minister’s messages issued on the occasion were read out to all.

The programme ended with screening a video documentary on the life of Bangamata Fazilatun Nesa Mujib.