Bangladesh
Sheikh Russel's Birthday Country to observe Sheikh Russel's 59th birth anniversary tomorrow
Dhaka, October 17: Tomorrow is the 59th birthday of Shaheed Sheikh Russel, the youngest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. According to a decision of the cabinet department, the birthday of Sheikh Russel is being celebrated as 'Sheikh Russel Day'. The theme of this year is - 'Sheikh Russel is a symbol of serenity, fierce and lively and fearless.'
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's younger brother Sheikh Russell was born on this day in 1964 at the historic memorial-studded Bangabandhu Bhavan in Dhanmondi. On August 15, 1975, the child Sheikh Russell did not escape from the ruthless bullets of the hateful killers, the enemies of humanity. Bangabandhu was also brutally killed by the ghouls. He was a fourth-year student at the University Laboratory School.
On the occasion of Sheikh Russell's birthday, Awami League and its affiliated organizations have taken up detailed programs for various social and cultural organizations. On the occasion of Shaheed Sheikh Russell's birthday, Awami League has organized wreath-laying, Fateha reading, Milad and Doa Mahfil at the graves of all the martyrs who died on August 15, including Sheikh Russell, who is lying in eternal sleep at the Banani cemetery.
Along with Awami League, Dhaka Metropolitan North-South Awami League, affiliated organizations and various social and cultural organizations have taken extensive programs.
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader in a statement to the party leaders and workers, supporters and people of all levels to participate in the program organized on the occasion of Sheikh Russell Day, the youngest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Requested. At the same time, he called upon the leaders and workers of all levels of Awami League and affiliated organizations to hold various programs across the country.
