88th birth anniversary of Bangamata today

Desk Report: The nation is observing the 88th birth anniversary of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, wife of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in a befitting manner today (Wednesday).

Fazilatunnesa, who played a pivotal role in nation building activities and the struggle for independent Bangladesh staying beside Bangabandhu, was born at Tungipara village of Gopalganj district on this day in 1930.

Bangamata, a pride of the Bangalee nation, was assassinated brutally with Bangabandhu and most of her family members by a disgruntled group of army officers on August 15, 1975.

Women and Children Affairs Ministry has drawn up elaborate programme to observe the day nationally.

President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave separate messages on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Bangamata.

Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and other electronic media are broadcasting special programmes.

Various political, social, cultural and student organizations, including ruling Bangladesh Awami League and its associated bodies, are observing the day in a befitting manner through elaborate programmes across the country.

About Bangamata, Deputy Leader in the House and AL Senior Presidium Member Syeda Sajeda Chowdhury said Bangamata, who used to lead a very simple life, always gave inspiration, strength and courage to Bangabandhu to lead the nation.

Bangamata also used to give necessary directives to workers and leaders of AL when Bangabandhu was imprisoned in different times, she added.

Apart from enduring many odds because of frequent imprisonments of Bangabandhu during the Pakistan era, she also faced a tough situation during the War of Liberation in 1971 with patience, courage and wisdom.


risingbd/Dhaka/Aug 8, 2018/Mukul