New York: The 103rd birthday of Father of the Nation of Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rehman and the 52nd anniversary of the countrys independence were recently observed in the US.
The event was held at Taj Mahal Party Center in Jamaica, New York, on Tuesday.
It was organised by the Sheikh Kamal Memorial Council (USA Chapter) and the New American Voters Association (NAVA), USA, an official statement said as quoted by ANI.
According to the press release by Sheikh Kamal Memorial Council (USA Chapter) and the New American Voters Association (NAVA), the event started at 19:00 Hrs.
Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr A.K. Abdul Momen, attended the event as Chief Guest, Grace Meng, House of Representative (Democrat) from the 6th District of New York and Gregory Weldon Meeks, House of Representative (Democrat) from the 5th District of New York, also ranking member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs attended as special guests along with officials from Consulate General of Bangladesh, reports ANI.
About 200 people from the Bangladeshi diaspora people joined the event.
A.K. Abdul Momen highlighted the contribution of the father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rehman in the formation of Bangladesh.
He paid homage to the freedom fighters, who sacrificed their life in the freedom struggle and their unforgettable contribution to the country, the press release said as quoted by ANI.
