File photo of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Focus BanglaThe country will start observing the Mujib Year, celebrating the Father of the Nation’s birth centenary, from TuesdayPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has written a letter to the children of Bangladesh through their institutions on the eve of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children’s Day. In the open letter, Hasina, eldest daughter of Bangabandhu, talked about her father’s birth on March 17, 1920 and his sacrifices and contributions made towards the emancipation of Bangladesh. Extend my greetings to your neighbours as well,” the prime minister said in the letter, reports BSS. He is my father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman,” she said. Today, the birth centenary of Father of the Nation is being celebrated not only in Bangladesh, but also across the world.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 16, 2020 14:03 UTC