Chennai, India 19 October 2022:

Bangladesh Deputy High Commission, Chennai has observed the ‘Sheikh Russel Dibosh-2022’ and the 59^th birthday of Shaheed Sheikh Russel, the youngest son of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 18 October 2022 with due respect and fervor. Various programs were chalked out to observe the day at the Chancery premises, as well as at Dr. MGR Home & Higher Secondary School for the Speech & Hearing Impaired, Chennai. Events at Dr. MGR Home & Higher Secondary School included sports competition, colorful cultural events, screening of documentaries on Shaheed Sheikh Russel followed by distribution of prizes among the winners of the said sports competition and refreshments.   

The observance at Dr. MGR Home & Higher Secondary School started with a performance of a band team, consisting of skillful students at the school. Later, Dr. Latha Rajendran, Director of the school accompanied the Deputy High Commissioner and showed various artworks done by the students on this occasion. Dr. Latha Rajendran, in her speech, paid deep tribute to the memory of Shaheed Sheikh Russel.

Mr. Shelley Salehin, Deputy High Commissioner in his remarks, paid deep homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the martyrs of 15^th August. He also highlighted on the life of Shaheed Sheikh Russel. He said the killers and the masterminds thought to have erased the contribution of the Father of the Nation and his family members, but his commitment, sacrifices, vision and love for the people are shining as ever showing the right path to the people of Bangladesh.

A special program was also held at the chancery premises. The Deputy High Commissioner paid deep homage to Shaheed Sheikh Russel by placing floral wreaths on his portrait. Later, Messages form Hon’ble President and Hon’ble Prime Minister on the eve of the ‘Sheikh Russel Dibosh-2022’ were read out followed by screening of short documentaries. This was followed by an open discussion. This segment of the day was wrapped up with a special prayer.