The Peninsula
Doha: The Bangladesh Embassy in Doha observed the National Mourning Day and 41st death anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman yesterday.
The day-long programme started with Ambassador Ashud Ahmed hoisting the national flag at half-mast at the embassy premises in the presence of officials and a large number of community members.
Later, a meeting recalled Rahman’s life and works. Participants stood in silence for one minute as a mark of respect to Rahman and the martyrs of the August 15, 1975.
Messages from the President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs were read out.
Speakers highlighted Rahman’s contributions to the independence of Bangladesh and urged all to work whole-heartedly to fulfil his dream of a prosperous Bangladesh.
They also stressed the need for educating the younger generation about his life and works.
Students of Bangladesh School also spoke on Rahman’s glorious life .
In a speech, Ambassador Ahmed recalled the Bangabandhu’s epic role in Bangladesh’s emergence as an independent country.
He said the August 15 is the saddest chapter in the history of Bangladesh and as a nation we must learn a lesson here — our pain should be turned into our strength and we should work hard to fulfil Rahman’s dream of a golden Bengal.
He thanked the community for hard work and contribution to the economic development of Bangladesh.
A documentary on Rahman’s life and works was screened.
After the meeting, a special prayer was offered for the salvation of the departed souls of Rahman, his family members, the mafirs of the Liberation War and the peace and prosperity of Bangladesh.
