Bangladesh High Commission in Sri Lanka on Monday observed the 47th Martyrdom anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day with due solemnity.

High Commissioner Tareq Md Ariful Islam commenced the day-long observance by the ceremonial hoisting of the national flag at half-mast and by placing a floral wreath at the portrait of the Father of the Nation.

A special prayer was offered for the Father of the Nation and his martyred family members and the continuous peace and prosperity of Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The messages of high dignitaries of Bangladesh given on this occasion were read out.

In the evening, a meeting of remembrance was held at the High Commission with the participation of some dignitaries from Sri Lanka, community members of Bangladesh and staff members of the High Commission.

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It started with one-minute silence as a mark of respect to all the martyrs of 15th August of 1975.

Then a documentary titled “Bangabandhu – Forever in our hearts” was screened.  In the open discussion, the speakers highlighted the philosophy, ideals, and different aspects of the eventful life of Bangabandhu.

The speakers included the Country Director of World Food Programme (WFP) Abdur Rahim Siddique, former Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Crisanthe De Silva, and Director General of SACEP Dr Masumur Rhman.