National Mourning Day Observed at Bangladesh Consulate General in New York

UsaNewsOnline.Com Desk, New York : Bangladesh Consulate General in New York observed the National Mourning Day with due solemnity on 15 August,2016, marking 41^st martyrdom  of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The day started in the morning with the hoisting of the national flag at half-mast at the Chancery. In the evening, a discussion-cum-special prayer was held at the Auditorium. The programme began with observance of one minute silence as a mark of respect for the Father of the Nation and other martyrs. A documentary on the glorious life of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was screened. This followed reading out of the messages of the Hon’ble President, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Hon’ble Foreign Minister and Hon’ble State Minister for Foreign Affairs on this occasion. In the discussion meeting, the speakers touched on the glorious life and achievements of the Father of the Nation. They urged all to work together to build a prosperous Bangladesh under the dynamic leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. H.E. Mr. Masud Bin Momen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to UN and Dr. Siddiqur Rahman, President, Bangladesh Awami League, USA Chapter, among others, were present and spoke at the event.

In his remarks, Consul General Mr. Md. Shameem Ahsan,ndc paid glowing tribute to  Bangabandhu and narrated his active involvement thorout his life for just causes of Bangalees. In this regard, he urged the expatriate Bangladeshis to work unitedly for the implementation of a Digital Bangladesh as envisioned by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. While touching on the relevance of the ideals of the Father of the Nation, H.E. Mr. Masud Bin Momen said that all should remain alert about the growing menaces of extremism and communalism being fanned by a section of people at home and abroad. Freedom fighters, members of Bangladesh community, representatives from political, cultural & social organizations, members of media, officials from Consulate General and Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to UN, among others, were present. A special prayer was offered for the salvation of the departed souls of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, other martyrs of the family and for the prosperity of the country. The programme ended with distribution of Tabarak among the guests. Press Release