The joyful celebrations of the day by Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi were entirely conducted and participated by the children of the mission’s diplomats and staff.
The children joined High Commissioner Syed Muazzem Ali in placing flower petals at a makeshift portrait of the Father of the Nation and in cutting a cake, while singing in chorus, Happy Birthday to Bangabandhu, Long Live Bangladesh.
They read out birthday messages from President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shariar Alam, said the High Commission.
Speaking briefly on the occasion, Syed Muazzem urged the children to read and learn more about the great leader and the founder of Bangladesh.
Bangalees owe their independence to Bangabandhu and it will be “our duty to work for building” a Sonar Bangla, the dream of the Father of the Nation, he said.
The programme was rounded off with the screening of a documentary on the life and work of Bangabandhu.