President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Saturday said Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bengalis and Bangladesh are complementary to each other and identical entities.
"The humanitarian Bangabandhu believed in non-communal spirit . . . and economic equality," he said while addressing a function at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban, where the animated movie "Mujib Bhai" was screened this evening.
The movie was made in line with "The Unfinished Memoirs, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman."
The head of the state said, "Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib, his life and works, sacrifices and all moral human qualities, was indeed a unique Bengali."
In different democratic movements – from the Language Movement to the achievement of country's independence – Bangabandhu also proved himself as a unique person with a non-communal spirit and a combination of rare human qualities, he categorically mentioned.
Referring to the then Calcutta riots, the president said since his boyhood to student life, there were many instances that Bangabandhu played a unique role as a non-communal personality.
Reminiscing about his meeting with President Bangabandhu, Mohammed Shahabuddin, a valiant freedom fighter, said, "I am proud of the Father of the Nation. I had the good fortune to be in his presence six times – twice before independence and four after independence."
"Unfortunately," he said, "I last met Bangabandhu in January 1975."
He added, "Bangabandhu selected me as joint general secretary of the Pabna district unit of Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League (BKSAL)."
Referring to the animation movie "Mujib Bhai" as an attempt to transform from "Digital Bangladesh" to "Smart Bangladesh," the president expressed his sincere thanks to the director, producer and others concerned to the movie.
The animation movie "Mujib Bhai" produced by the ICT Division would be able to convey to the present and future generations about the life and work of Bangabandhu and the history of country's independence and liberation struggle, he hoped.
Mohammed Shahabuddin further hoped that the ICT Division would make continuous efforts to highlight the history of Bangabandhu, Bengali and Bangladesh through the innovation, dissemination and use of new technologies and play an important role in establishing Bangladesh as a developed and smart state in the world.
Animation is a fun and powerful medium that plays a leading role in the cartoon, film and gaming industries.
It allows the content to truly express itself through the use of imaginative imagery, special effects, lighting, music and voice-over free storytelling. It is science, a powerful integrated pursuit of art, comedy, literature, music and more.
The president said the movie "Mujib Bhai" depicts Bangabandhu's life journey, struggle and the immense love and poignant influence he had among the countrymen.
State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak delivered the welcome speech on the occasion.
President's wife Rebeka Sultana, secretaries of the President's Office and ICT Department, senior military and civil officials were present among others.
