Seoul, 18 October 2023:

The Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul observed ‘Sheikh Russel Day’ in a befitting manner on 18 October 2023 marking the birth anniversary of Sheikh Russel, the youngest son of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Embassy officials and expatriate Bangladeshis along with their children as well as the Korean nationals participated in the event.

Ambassador Delwar Hossain offered floral wreathe at the portrait of Sheikh Russel as a tribute to his memory. A special prayer was offered for the salvation and peace of the departed soul of Shaheed Sheikh Russel including the Father of the Nation and his martyred family members who were brutally assassinated on 15 August 1975, and for the continued peace and prosperity of the nation. The officers of the Embassy read out the messages of the Hon’ble President and the Hon’ble Prime Minister. A documentary on the life of Sheikh Russel was also screened which was followed by discussion session. 

The Embassy also arranged poetry recitations and art programme for the children. The expatriate Bangladeshi children spontaneously participated in the said programme. Ambassador Delwar Hossain, then, gave away prizes to the children and cut a cake with them to celebrate this occasion.