The historic Mujibnagar Day was observed at Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC on Sunday in a befitting manner, recalling the historic ceremonial oath-taking of the first  government of independent Bangladesh on 17th April in 1971. The day's programs began with placing of a floral wreath by Ambassador M Shahidul Islam at the bust of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the Bangabandhu Corner of the Embassy. Also read:Bangladesh calls for support for sustainable development Other programs included reading out of messages of President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a discussion meeting on highlighting the significance of the day and screening of a documentary titled "Mujibnagar Sarker". Taking part in the discussion, Ambassador Shahidul Islam paid rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and four national leaders who successfully led the nation’s nine-month war of independence in absence of Bangabandhu.