Bangladesh
Sheikh Kamal Anniversary Country observing Sheikh Kamal's 72nd birth anniversary today
Dhaka, August 5: Today is the 72nd birth anniversary of Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He was born on 5 August 1949 in Tungipara, Gopalganj.
After completing his secondary education from Shaheen School and his higher secondary education from Dhaka College, Kamal passed BA Honours from the Department of Sociology, Dhaka University. He was a student of Sitar playing department of Chayanat. He formed 'Spondon Shilpi Gosthi' with his friends. Kamal was one of the founders of Dhaka Theater. He was established at Natangan of Dhaka University as an actor.
On the night of March 25, 1971, he left his house on Dhanmondi Road No. 32 and took part in the war of liberation. He was trained in the first war course in independent Bangladesh and was commissioned in the Mukti Bahini and served as the ADC of General Osmani, the Commander-in-Chief of the Liberation War. After independence, Sheikh Kamal retired from the army and concentrated on his studies.
From his childhood, he had a keen interest in various sports, including football, cricket, hockey and basketball. He was the founder of Abahani Sports Club, one of the best sports organizations in the subcontinent and the promoter of modern football in Bangladesh. Sheikh Kamal made an immense contribution to the development of the country's sports, including football and cricket, with his untiring efforts.
On July 14, 1975, he married Sultana Khuku, a well-known athlete. At the time of his martyrdom on 15 August 1975, he was an MA finalist in the Department of Sociology, Dhaka University and a member of the Central Committee of the Jatiya Chhatra League, an affiliate of the Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League.
Sheikh Kamal became the first martyr of the infernal massacre on August 15, 1975. Although Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the main target of the massacre, his eldest son was the first to be killed in the incident. After getting his introduction as Bangabandhu's son, Kamal was killed by Major (dismissed) Bazlul Huda with his sten gun.
According to the testimony of Habildar Quddus Sikder, one of the guards of Bangabandhu's house, Bazlul Huda and Captain (dismissed) Nur Chowdhury were the first to enter the house with a few more people. As soon as they entered the house, they saw Sheikh Kamal. Bazlul Huda immediately shot him with a stengun. Sheikh Kamal jumped out of the verandah and fell into the reception room. There he was shot again.
Various programs have been taken on government and party initiatives on the birth anniversary of Sheikh Kamal. The celebration of the 72nd birth anniversary of Shaheed (martyr) Sheikh Kamal and the awarding of the Sheikh Kamal National Sports Council Award, 2021 have been organized at 11 am. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will take part in it virtually.
