Director General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) Tatiana Valovaya has said the heritage of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his vision for pursuing peace, justice, development, and cooperation still resonates with their common efforts to build a better world.

Valovaya made the remarks at an event organised by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh in Geneva in collaboration with the UNOG to commemorate the birth centenary of Bangabandhu and 100 years of multilateralism in Geneva.

Speaking as the chief guest on Tuesday, Valovaya referred to Bangabandhu’s historic speech in the United Nations General Assembly in 1974.

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She said that the latter’s ideas to build a better future through the united and concerted effort of the people remain relevant in the context of present day’s need for a more inclusive and effective multilateralism. She acclaimed Bangabandhu’s Unfinished Memoirs as an inspiration for a peaceful world.

Permanent Representative of Bangladesh M. Mustafizur Rahman highlighted the engagement, commitment and contribution of Bangladesh for promoting multilateralism.

He also underscored that Bangabandhu’s ideology and footsteps are inspiring and guiding the country to work for strengthening multilateralism for global peace and prosperity.

About the Unfinished Memoirs, Ambassador Rahman said that the book provides an opportunity to trace the evolution of Bangabandhu’s thought process for nation building from his own accounts.

The event was also addressed by the Permanent Representative of India in Geneva Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey and virtually by veteran freedom fighter Col. (Retd.) Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir, Bir Pratik from Bangladesh.

Ambassador Pandey reflected that there is much for everyone to learn from the exemplary life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, particularly, from the Unfinished Memoirs.

Col. (Retd.) Zahir observed that the book portrays Bangabandhu’s determination, courage and uncompromising spirit for the cause of freedom of Bangladesh.

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At the end of the event, The Unfinished Memoirs translated in six UN languages was provided for the collection of the UN Library.

Ambassador Mustafizur Rahman handed over a sculpture to the Director General of UNOG on behalf of the Government of Bangladesh to mark the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The event was joined by Geneva based ambassadors, members of the Bangladesh community and mission’s officials.