RAJSHAHI, Sept 17, 2022 (BSS) - A three-day photo exhibition related to paying respect to the mural of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by foreigners began at Rajshahi University (RU) campus here today.
Organized by Photo Artist Fozit Sheikh Babu, 16 specific photos of paying respect to Bangbandhu's mural at home and abroad are being exhibited in the event scheduled to be held from 10 am to 5 pm every day until September 19.
Awami League Presidium Member and Mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation AHM Khairuzzaman Liton inaugurated the exhibition being held on central Shaheed Minar premises as chief guest.
With RU Vice-chancellor Prof Golam Sabbir Sattar Tapu in the chair, the inaugural ceremony was addressed, among others, by Pro-vice-chancellor Prof Sultan-Ul-Islam and RU teacher Prof Abdullah Al Mamun Chowdhury.
Speaking on the occasion, Mayor Liton urged people to know about the life and works of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to get nation-building inspiration in life.
He said all patriotic people must follow the ideals of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. They should also listen to the speeches of Bangabandhu minutely.
"Apart from a few anti-liberation thugs, the whole nation under the leadership of Bangabandhu fought and brought independence of the country and that's why the Bangalee nation embraced him as their closest one, affectionately decorating him with the honor of Bangabandhu," Liton said.
Recalling the greatest contribution of Bangabandhu to the independence of Bangladesh, he observed that the name of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will remain in the Bengalis minds forever.