Sheikh Kamal’s 73rd birth anniversary observed

The 73rd birth anniversary of Shaheed Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was observed in a befitting manner across the country on Friday.

In Gaibandha the district administration chalked out elaborate programmes marking the day. In the morning, the officials of the district administration led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Oliur Rahman paid tribute to Sheikh Kamal by placing a floral wreath at his portrait around 9 am.

Then, district police led by police super Towhidul Islam, district Awami League, Sadar upazila parishad led by its chairman Shah Sarwar Kabir, Gaibandha Municipality led by its mayor Matlubour Rahman and other socio-political and cultural organisations placed floral wreaths at the portrait of Sheikh Kamal in phases.

Later, a discussion on the life and works of Sheikh Kamal was also held at the auditorium of Zila Shilpakala Academy of the town with ADC-General Sadequr Rahman in the chair.

DC Oliur Rahman addressed the function as the chief guest and additional police super (Finance and admin) Abu Khayer, Chairman of Sadar Upazila Parishad Shah Sarwar Kabir, Mayor of Gaibandha Municipality Matlubour Rahman and renowned freedom fighter Mahmudul Haque Shajada spoke at the event as special guests.

Born on August 5, 1949, at Tungipara in Gopalganj, Sheikh Kamal was a former executive member of the central committee of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of Awami League (AL), the speakers said.

After the country’s Independence, Sheikh Kamal retired from the army and paid attention to his study. DC Oliur Rahman said Kamal was a Master’s examinee and a member of the Jatiya Chhatra League central committee, a wing of Bangladesh Krishak, Sramik Awami League (BAKSAL), when he embraced martyrdom on August 15 in 1975 at the age of 26.

In Shariatpur leaders and workers of the local units of Awami League and its front organisations of the district placed floral wreaths on the portraits of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Shaheed Sheikh Kamal at Chowrangi intersection at zero point of the town around 12.01 am marking the day.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md Parvez Hasan, political leaders, and government officials of the district placed wreaths on the portrait of Shaheed Sheikh Kamal at Bangabandhu Mural square in front of the district administration office around 10 am.

A meeting was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s conference room highlighting the life and works of Sheikh Kamal. The meeting was followed by a milad mahfil seeking blessings of the Almighty Allah for eternal peace of the departed soul.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Gazi Shariful Hasan, District Council Chief Executive Officer Md Shamim Hossain, Additional Superintendent of Police Saifur Rahman, and District Awami League General Secretary Anal Kumar Dey, among others, spoke on the occasion with Deputy Commissioner Md Parvez Hasan in the chair.