DU observes 90th birth anniversary of Bangamata

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DHAKA, Aug 8, 2020 (BSS) – The 90th birth anniversary of Bangamata Begum
Fazilatunnesa Mujib, wife of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman, was observed today at Dhaka University (DU) with due respect.

DU Vice Chancellor Dr. Md Akhtaruzzaman paid glowing tribute to the great woman by placing a wreath at her portrait at the university’s Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall premises, said a press release.

Hall provost Dr. Zakia Parveen, among others, was present on the occasion.

In a message issued on the eve of Bangamata’s birth anniversary Dr Akhtaruzzaman said Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib is one of those women of the world who have countless sacrifices, strong morale and bravery.

The VC said Bangamata had played a pivotal role in building the nation, staying beside Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Rahman as a close companion.

It is time to evaluate her immense contribution for the sake of further wellbeing and interest of the society, civilization and women’s progress, said Akhtaruzzaman.

Born on August 8 in 1930 at Tungipara village in Gopalganj, Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib was killed brutally by the assassins of Father of the Nation on August 15 in 1975.