Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Saturday paid homage to valiant freedom fighter Captain Sheikh Kamal on the occasion of his 74th birth anniversary.

The 74th birth anniversary of Captain Sheikh Kamal was observed with due solemnity.

The Mission held elaborate programs on the day involving a discussion session, documentary screening and a special prayer.

At the outset, High Commissioner Md. Mustafizur Rahman laid a wreath at the portrait of Captain Sheikh Kamal.  All mission officials accompanied him during this time.

The messages of the President and the Prime Minister on the occasion were read out to the audience.

The High Commissioner later presided over a discussion session on the life and works of Sheikh Kamal at the chancery’s Bangabandhu conference hall.

In his speech, the High Commissioner mentioned his exceptional leadership quality in the field of sports, art and music after the 1971 War of Liberation. He got all his attributes from his family and these attributes were reflected in his personal, social and cultural life.

He also recalled Sheikh Kamal’s role during the Liberation War when he acted as the ADC of Commander-in-chief Gen. MAG Osmani.

Though his life was cut short on the fatal night of 15 August 1975, Shaheed Sheikh Kamal left behind his significant mark as an ideal Bangali during his short lifetime, he added.

Selim Md. Jahangir, Minister (Consular) of the Mission also spoke on the occasion and reflected on the legacy of the valiant freedom fighter Shaheed Captain Sheikh Kamal.

A documentary on the life of Capt. Sheikh Kamal was also screened.

A special prayer seeking eternal peace and salvation of the departed soul of Sheikh Kamal and his family members was also offered.