The Bangladesh High Commission in London has observed Sheikh Russel Day marking the 59th birthday of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's youngest son Shaheed Sheikh Russel through a commemorative discussion.
State Minister for Cultural Affairs of Bangladesh KM Khalid spoke as the chief guest at the event organised in East London.
High Commissioner for Bangladesh to the UK Saida Muna Tasneem said: "The brutal murder of 10-year-old Sheikh Russell would have been considered a violation under contemporary international humanitarian law as well as the child rights convention and could be a historic reference to prevent the future premeditated killing of children."
The day's programme began with the placing of a floral wreath at the portraits of Bangabandhu and Sheikh Russel by the high commissioner along with the chief guest, special guests, and senior officials of the high commission.
This was followed by special prayers offered in memory of Sheikh Russel and all family members of Bangabandhu.
A documentary on Sheikh Russel by the ICT Division was shown. Also, a colourful cultural programme was performed by British-Bangladeshi children and prominent artist Gouri Chowdhury.