On the occasion, the embassy organized a discussion on the life and work of Sheikh Kamal, screened a documentary on his life and cut a birthday cake and arranged special prayers.
Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA Mohammad Ziauddin and Minister (Press) Shamim Ahmad took part in the discussion.
First Secretary & Head of Chancery Md Mahmudul Islam conducted the programme, said a media release on Thursday.
Paying rich tributes to Sheikh Kamal, Ambassador Ziauddin characterized him as an icon of the new and future generations of Bangladeshis.
He said Sheikh Kamal devoted his time to reorganizing and modernizing Bangladesh’s sports and cultural bodies to praiseworthy level and dreamt of raising football, cricket and hockey to international standards.
In the sports world, he said, Sheikh Kamal’s best achievement was the establishment of the Abahoni Sporting Club in 1972.
The Ambassador said, “Today, he lives in the hearts of all Bangladeshis, old and young, as a symbol of inspiration to reach high levels of life. He has left behind a rich legacy of ideals, achievements, love and devotion for Bangladesh, for the young generations to emulate and follow.”
Other Bangladesh missions abroad also celebrated the day.