Bangabandhu
Birth centenary & Golden Jubilee: 10-day extravaganza begins Wednesday
Bangladesh embarks on a 10-day biggest ever extravaganza on Wednesday to celebrate the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Golden Jubilee of the country’s hard-earned Independence.
Bangabandhu was ahead of his time: Ban Ki-moon
Former Secretary General of United Nations Ban Ki-moon has said that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was a visionary leader.
Bangladesh promoting culture of peace following Bangabandhu’s philosophy: FM
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Monday said Bangladesh has been promoting a culture of peace following Bangabandhu’s philosophy through its leadership role in UN peacekeeping and peace building for sustainable peace and stability.
He made the remarks while addressing the 4th Bangabandhu Lecture Series titled “Bangabandhu: the Soul of Bangladesh” at Foreign Service Academy in the city as the chief guest.
Birth centenary: 10-day special programme announced
A 10-day special programme will kick off in the city’s national parade square ground on March 17 marking Bangabandhu’s birth centenary and the golden jubilee of independence.
50 Years of Independence: Dhaka to welcome global leaders in person, virtually
Global leaders will attend mega events in person and virtually to join Bangladesh’s golden jubilee celebrations from March 17 to 27, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said Tuesday.
Bangabandhu presented to Japanese audience in a meaningful way
The Japan-Bangladesh Society (JBS) is an organisation of leading Japanese who are closely associated with Bangladesh. Formed in 2014, this relatively new organisation is already making significant contribution in cementing further the friendly ties between Japan and Bangladesh and is also serving as a window to allow Japanese people to know about the country better. Former Japanese ambassadors who served in Bangladesh, leading Japanese academics involved in research about various aspects of Bangladesh, leading business houses in Japan and business community leaders with commercial interest in the country, as well as NGO representatives, media related people and students who are studying Bangla or subjects related to Bangladesh are members of this group. The society is already enjoying high reputation in Japanese community.
Bangabandhu towering figure of twentieth century: US diplomat
Acting Assistant Secretary of Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State Dean Thompson has described Bangabandhu as a “towering figure of the twentieth century” who shaped modern Bangladesh.
Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo observes historic 7th March
Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo commemorated the historic 7th March speech of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a befitting manner.
Cultural bodies observe historic March 7 with enthralling events
Marking the Golden Jubilee of the historic 7th March speech delivered by the country’s founding president and the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at what is now the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka, noted socio-cultural organisations arranged various virtual and offline programmes on Saturday.
BNP at Mar 7 programme: ‘We want to present true history of ’71’
With much speculation surrounding the BNP's motives behind organizing an event to observe March 7th, the party's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday alleged the Awami League government is distorting history before the new generation, and they have come forward to rectify it.