Bangladesh
Bangamata Birth Anniversary Today is Bangamata's 92nd birth anniversary
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, August 8: Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's wife, Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib's 92nd birth anniversary today.
Bangamata was born on August 8, 1930 in Tungipara village of then Gopalganj subdivision. Her nickname was Renu. Her father's name is Sheikh Zahurul Haque and mother's name is Hosne Ara Begum. She was the youngest among one brother and two sisters. On the night of August 15, 1975, she was brutally martyred by the killers of the Father of the Nation.
President Md. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave separate messages on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Bangamata. Apart from government programmes on the day, various political and social organizations including Awami League and its affiliated organizations organized tributes, discussion meetings and Milad Mahfil. Bangladesh Television, Bangladesh Betar and other electronic media are airing special programmes on the occasion of the day.
Bangladesh gained independence through a long struggle under the leadership of Bangabandhu. Fazilatunnesa Mujib was the motivation behind this fight-struggle-movement. She followed Bangabandhu's entire political life like a shadow and was a source of inspiration in his every work. When Bangabandhu was repeatedly living in captivity at the hands of the Pakistani rulers after the six-point declaration of the Bengali Nation's Liberation Charter, Awami League leaders and activists at all levels used to run to Bangamata. She used to give them instructions on various aspects of Bangabandhu and inspire them to continue the struggle.
As a result of the devotion, patriotism, visionary thinking, intelligence and bravery that Begum Mujib showed in the movement and struggle of the people of this country, she is sitting on the seat of Bangamata today along with the Father of the Nation. She will forever be remembered for his unique role in the politics of this country.
On the occasion of the day, Awami League organized tributes, Korankhani, Milad and Doa Mahfil at Banani Cemetery at 8 am at Fazilatunnesa Mujib's tomb.
