The 57th birthday of Sheikh Russel, the youngest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was celebrated across the country on Sunday (October 18) with joy and fanfare.
In Rajshahi, Rajshahi city unit of Awami League arranged a discussion and doa mahfil at its office. Leaders and workers of the unit also placed floral wreaths on the portraits of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and four other national leaders.
City unit president and Rajshahi Mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton accompanied by other front-ranking leaders joined the programmes.
In Shariatpur, the 57th birthday of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina youngest brother was celebrated in the district by lighting candles and cutting cakes at 12:01 am on Saturday night, reports our Shariatpur Correspondent.
At the Chowrangi More area of Shariatpur town, district Awami League organised the birthday celebration.
MP from Shariatpur-1 constituency Iqbal Hossain Apu was present as the chief guest at the time. Leaders and activists of district Awami League, Juba League, Chhatra League, Swachchasebak League and other affiliated organisations were present on the occasion.
In Satkhira, marking the day, district Awami League orgnaised a cake cutting ceremony on Sunday morning, reports our Satkhira Correspondent.
MP from Satkhira-2 constituency Mir Mostaq Ahmed Robi cut the birthday cake as the chief guest at Satkhira District Shilpakala Academy auditorium.
Satkhira Sadar Upazila Chairman Alhaj Mohammad Asaduzzaman Babu, Sadar Upazila Awami League senior vice-president Md. Shahidul Islam and others took part in the cake cutting ceremony.