Wednesday, May 01, 2024
The historic Mujibnagar Day was observed at Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC on Wednesday, recalling the ceremonial oath-taking of the first government of independent Bangladesh on April 17, 1971.
The day's programmes commenced with placing of a floral wreath by Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA Muhammad Imran at the bust of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the Bangabandhu Corner of the embassy, according to a press release.
Officials and employees of the Mission were present during the time.
Later, the messages issued on the occasion by President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina were read out by Minister (Commerce) Md Salim Reza and First Secretary Wahiduzzaman Noor at the Bangabandhu Auditorium.
Afterwards, a documentary -- “Mujibnagar: The First Capital of Bangladesh” -- was screened which was followed by a seminar highlighting the significance of the day.
Taking part in the seminar titled “Mujibnagar Government in the Emergence of Bangladesh”, Ambassador Imran paid tributes to Bangabandhu, and four national leaders -- Syed Nazrul Islam, Tajuddin Ahmed, Captain M Mansur Ali and AHM Qamaruzzaman -- who successfully led the nation’s nine-month war of independence in absence of the great leader.
The ambassador described Mujibnagar Day as a glorious and memorable day of the country's history, and Mujibnagar as a symbol of heroics of the Bengali nation.
He said the Mujibnagar Government and independence of Bangladesh are tied to the same thread, and Bangladesh attained incredible achievements in all sectors in continuation of the success of the Mujibnagar Government.
Counsellor (Political) Arifa Rahman Ruma presented the keynote paper at the seminar and discussed in detail the background and importance of the historic day.
The day's programmes concluded with offering a special prayer seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of the Father of the Nation, the four national leaders and three million martyrs of the War of Liberation as well as continued peace, progress and prosperity of the nation. First Secretary Ataur Rahman conducted the programs.
