Dhaka, Mar 17 (V7N) – Today marks the 105th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation. Born on this day in 1920 in Tungipara, Gopalganj, his legacy as the architect of Bangladesh remains deeply ingrained in the country's history.

For the past 16 years, March 17 had been celebrated with grandeur across the nation. The Awami League, along with its grassroots workers, organized various programs in neighborhoods and localities to commemorate the occasion. However, this year, the scenario is starkly different. Following Sheikh Hasina’s ousting from power in a mass uprising led by students and the public, and her subsequent departure from the country, the political landscape has shifted. The Awami League, now out of power, has refrained from organizing any major events. As a result, the day is being observed in a simple manner, with no reports of grand celebrations from the party.

Despite the absence of formal events, social media platforms have seen an influx of posts and videos highlighting key moments of Bangabandhu’s political journey. His contributions to the independence of Bangladesh remain a focal point of discussion among supporters and historians.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the third among four sisters and two brothers. His academic journey began at Gimadanga Primary School in 1927, and he later attended Gopalganj Mission School. His political activism started at an early age, leading to his first imprisonment while studying in the eighth grade for participating in the anti-British movement. His leadership in 1971 united Bengalis in the struggle for independence, culminating in the birth of a sovereign Bangladesh.

During the Awami League's tenure in power, March 17 was designated as National Children's Day, celebrated nationwide until 2024. However, with the interim government now in charge, the day has been removed from the list of national observances, and the official holiday has been canceled.

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