Dhaka, 17 March 2020:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly with Foreign Service Academy, Bangladesh organized a day-long programme to mark the onset of the ‘Mujib Shotoborsho’, Birth Centenary of the Father of the NationBangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the Academy premises in the StateGuest House- Sugandha, today. The programme started at 0900 hours by hoisting the national flag by Foreign Secretary with the national anthem sung by all the officers of MoFA. The event was followed byjoint prayers and special Munajat, performed for the salvation of the departed soulof the Father of the Nation and members of his family who embraced the martyrdom in the most tragic event of the history of country as well as all the freedom fighters who made the supreme sacrifice in the War of Liberation of Bangladesh, and for the continued peace and prosperity of the country under the able leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, daughter of the Father of the Nation.

A Seminar on different aspects of the life and leadership of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman participated bythe Foreign Secretary Mr. Masud Bin Momen as Chief Guest and the Rector, Foreign Service Academy, Ambassador Syed Masud Mahmood Khundoker as Chair was held after cutting of a cake to mark the occasion in a befitting manner.All Trainee officers of the Foreign Service Academy and officers from MoFAwere present. The Chief Guest underscored the lifelong struggle of Bangabandhu to bring us a flying colour and his efforts for the economic emancipation of the people of the country with a dream to make Bangladesh a “Sonar Bangla”. He in his remarks emphasised on the importance of translating the ideals of Bangabandhu into our day to day works and responsibilities towards our motherland. Other discussants highlighted the philosophies of the Father of the Nation in liberating his countrymen and encourage them to engage selflessly in the rebuilding process of the nation.They alsodrew a life sketch of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and discussed on some glorious events of his life.

The discussion programwas rounded up with a strong resolve by all the Foreign Service officials to uphold the legacy of Bangabandhu in their day to day life and earn a global recognition for everything what Bangabandhu stood forby upholding the image of the country to the outside world.