Bangabandhu dreamt of building S Asia of peace, stability, dev: Speakers

UNB: Speakers at a discussion in New Delhi on Wednesday said Bangabandhu’s vision was to build a South Asia of peace, stability and development.
They praised the able leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in rapid economic development of Bangladesh and said Bangabandhu would have been proud of what has been achieved under the leadership of his daughter.
Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi arranged the discussion on “Bangabandhu’s Vision for Peace, Stability and Development in the South Asian Region and Beyond” marking the 43rd anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’ martyrdom.
Deputy High Commissioner ATM Rokeb-ul-Haque moderated the discussion. Panelists Prof SD Muni from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Venkat Narayan, President of Foreign Correspondents Club of South Asia and Dr Kavita Sharma President of South Asian University participated in it.
Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has paid glowing tribute to Father of the Nation, said the High Commission.
In observance of the National Mourning Day, the mission also paid homage to Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib, their three sons, Sheikh Kamal, Sheikh Jamal and 10-year-old Sheikh Russel and other family members who were killed by assassins on Aug. 15, 1975 at his official residence in Dhanmandi.
Officers, staff and their family members joined High Commissioner Syed Muazzem Ali in placing flower petals at a portrait of Bangabandhu at the mission’s Maitree Hall. The High Commissioner earlier hoisted the national flag at half mast, followed by observance of one-minute silence.
National Mourning Day messages from President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam were read out by officers of the mission.
A special prayer seeking divine blessings for Bangabandhu and other martyrs of the 15th August massacre was offered.
High Commissioner Syed Muazzem said Bangladesh and India have reached a golden era in their relationships. “The foundation of these relations was laid by Bangabandhu.”
The programme was wrapped up by with the screening of a documentary titled: Those Golden Days featuring the life and achievements of Bangabandhu.
With support from the High Commission, New Delhi’s prestigious India Empire magazine brought out a special edition with cover page title: Remembering Bangabandhu.
Indian Express, a mass circulation English daily, carried an article on Bangabandhu written by High Commissioner Syed Muazzem Ali.