Bangamata’s birth anniversary observed in Rajshahi

Local units of Bangladesh Awami League and

different other government and non-government organisations, including
educational institutions, today observed the 93rd birth anniversary of
Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, wife of Father of the Nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, here in a befitting manner.

To mark the day, leaders and workers of the city unit of the ruling party
held a discussion meeting at its office highlighting the life and works of
Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib paying glowing tributes to her.

They also placed floral wreaths on the portrait of Bangamata Fazilatunnesa
Mujib in front of the party office.

City unit president Muhammad Ali Kamal, Prof Shafiqur Rahman Badsha and
Advocate Aslam Sarker were present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Muhammad Ali Kamal said Fazilatunnesa Mujib was not
only the wife of Father of the Nation but also one of the pioneers of the
Bangalee’s struggle for freedom.

He said Bangamata had also played a significant role from behind the scene in
Bangabandhu’s historic 7th March speech.

With her inspiration, the unwritten speech Bangabandhu had delivered emitting
from his heart was the call for independence, he added.

District administration also held a discussion meeting titled: “Sangram-
Swadhinota Preronar Bangamata” at Shilpakala Academy auditorium with Deputy
Commissioner Shamim Ahmed in the chair.

Divisional Commissioner Dr. Dewan Muhammad Humayun Kabir addressed the
meeting as the chief guest while Deputy Inspector General of Police Anisur
Rahman, Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Biplab Bijoy Talukder
and Superintendent of Police Saifur Rahman spoke as special guests.

During his keynote presentation, Vice Principal of Rajshahi New Government
Degree College Dr Oliul Alam illustrated the life, works and contribution to
the nation of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib.

Rajshahi University (RU) also observed the 93rd birth anniversary of
Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib paying rich tribute to her.

Vice-chancellor (VC) Prof Golam Sabbir Sattar accompanied by Pro-VCs Prof
Sultan-Ul-Islam and Humayun Kabir, Treasurer Prof Obayedur Rahman Pramanik
and Registrar Prof Abdus Salam placed floral wreaths at the portrait of
Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Mujib at Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Hall.

They also held a discussion meeting at the conference hall on the occasion.

Addressing the meeting, Prof Golam Sabbir recalled that during the Liberation
War in 1971, Bangamata had faced the situation with patience, courage and
wisdom when her husband remained imprisoned in Pakistan.

After the independence, Bangamata devoted herself to rebuilding the war-
ravaged country.

She stood beside the violated, repressed and self-sacrificing women and
sisters by ensuring their treatment, sympathizing and extending cooperation
to them and took initiative to make them socially established, he added. (BSS)