BSS
  09 May 2022, 18:47

'Mujib Amar Pita' screened in New York

DHAKA, May 9, 2022 (BSS) - A film titled 'Mujib Amar Pita' (Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman is my father) was screened at Bombay Theatre Hall in Queens of New
York City.

The animated movie, based on the life and works of Father of the Nation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the architect of the nation, was screened
abroad for the first time on Sunday after its release in Bangladesh.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division made the animation
film to spread the heroic and successful story of Bangabandhu to the new
generation across the globe.

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque was present at the
programme as the chief guest while state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak
was present as the special guest, said a release here today.

Lawmakers - Md Nurul Amin, Aparajita Haque, and Nahid Izhar Khan were also
present.

Bangladesh Consul General in New York Dr. Mohammad Monirul Islam moderated
the function while Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United
Nations Ambassador Rabab Fatima, and Managing Director of Bangladesh Hi-Tech
Park Authority Bikarno Kumar Ghose were also present.

Sohel Mohammad Rana directed the film which will later be screened in various
cities across the United States, said the ICT Division.