The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the day of birth and passing away of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) was observed across the country on Sunday with due religious solemnity. On this day in 570, the 12th of Rabiul Awal of the Hijri calendar, Muhammad (pbuh) was born in Makkah with divine blessings and messages of peace for mankind. He also passed away on the same day. President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have issued separate messages greeting the people of the country and the Muslims across the world on the eve. Read: Eid-e-Miladunnabi on Sunday The President in his message said the Prophet's teachings in religious and worldly life are for all mankind to follow. ”May the life and philosophy of the Prophet (PBUH) enlighten all our lives, may it guide our journeys,” he said. Prime Minister Sheikh Hsaina said, “I believe that peace, justice and welfare of the world can be ensured only through following the unique lifestyle of the Prophet (PBUH), his universal teachings and Sunnah in today's conflict-stricken world with the Coronavirus pandemic.” She urged all to follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The day was a public holiday. Different government and non-government organisations, including the Islamic Foundation (IF), have chalked out elaborate programmes to mark the day. The Islamic Foundation’s a fortnight-long special programme marking the day, includes delivering sermons on the life and works of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) after Maghrib and Isha prayers every day, recitation from the holy Quran, singing of Islamic songs, recitation of poems and organising seminars jointly with Bangladesh Betar. Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Radio will broadcast special programmes highlighting the importance of the day.

Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata offered special prayers on the occasion of the Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH) on Sunday.An inhouse special Dua Mahfil was arranged after Zuhr prayers at the Mosque of the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata marking the Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi.The Dua Mahfil highlighted the kindness and compassion of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), and his timeless guidance to mankind. Read: President hosts doa mahfil on Eid-e-Miladunnabi At the end of the Dua Mahfil, prayers were also offered for the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members martyred in 1975, martyrs of the Great War of Liberation, heroic freedom fighters, for sustaining the ongoing peace and prosperity of the country under able leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and also for the Premier’s long, healthy life.Enhancing the apt role of the Deputy High Commission in further strengthening the bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India, prayers were also offered for better service by the Mission in the coming days.

The Dhaka University on Sunday held a discussion meeting on the 'Life and Works of Bangabandhu' in observance of the National Mourning Day marking the 46th martyrdom of the great leader. Presided over by DU Vice Chancellor Professor Md Akhtaruzzaman, the meeting was held at Abdul Matin Virtual Classroom in the campus.  Registrar Prabir Kumar Sarkar conducted the meeting. Prof Akhtaruzzaman said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman fought for the right of the people of the country throughout his life, while he could spend little time for his family. READ:  Dhaka University teachers, students demand reopening campus He said the father of the nation dreamt of a non-communal country. He said everyone should uphold the values for which Bangabandhu sacrificed his life.  Pro VC (administration) Professor Muhammad Samad spoke about the landmarks in Bangabandhu’s career and said that the sacrifices made by Bangabandhu and his family have no comparable instance in history.  Treasurer Professor Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed said the killers directly involved in the murder of Bangabandhu have been brought to justice but the miscreants who conspired and inspired the killers from behind the curtain are still unidentified.  'They should be exposed in front of the nation,' he added.   He also urged the government to form a commission to bring everyone involved in the killing of Bangabandhu and his family to book.   Among others, Pro VC (academic) Prof ASM Maksud Kamal, Dhaka University Teacher’s Association (DUTA) President Prof Md Rahmat Ullah, General Secretary Prof Nizamul Hoque Bhuiyan addressed the programme.     Dhaka University Journalists' Association (DUJA) organised a photo exhibition commemorating Bangabandhu with a number of rare photographs of the Father of the Nation, the Liberation War and newspaper cuttings of that time.  The VC inaugurated the programme where DUJA President Mehedi Hasan,  General Secretary Sazzadul Kabir and other members were present.  READ:  Why is suicide on the rise among Dhaka University students Earlier, DU teachers, officers and employees led by the VC paid tributes to Bangabandhu by placing wreaths on his portrait at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the capital.  The national flag was hoisted at half-mast atop all buildings and residential halls of the university to mark the day.