CollectedBangabandhu was born on March 17, 1920 in Tungipara village of Gopalganj districtAwami League (AL) is set to celebrate March 17, birthday of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the starting day of Mujib Year, by holding special payers in religious institutions, distributing food to the underprivileged, fireworks, and placing floral wreaths, according to AL general Secretary Obaidul Quader. Quader made the statement on Sunday afternoon at Awami League president’s party office at Dhanmondi, after a secretariat level meeting of the AL central working committee. All religious institutes including mosques, mandirs, churches, and pagodas will hold special prayers for Bangabandhu on the day, said Quader. The Dhaka city AL north will distribute food to the underprivileged at Karail slum located in Banani, and Dhaka city south will distribute food at Baitul Mukarram mosque. The day will be capped off with fireworks at 23 Bangabandhu avenue, the central party office, and Dhanmondi 32 at 8pm.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 15, 2020 09:00 UTC