The day marks the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with 18 other members of his family on August 15, 1975.At a discussion organised on the occasion, High Commissioner to India Muhammad Imran paid homage to Bangabandhu and said "while we mourn the death of Bangabandhu, we also pledge in this Mujib Borsho to turn the grief of his loss into strength and engage ourselves in building a hunger and poverty free, prosperous Bangladesh. On that day, everyone will remember Bangabandhu with deep respect. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with his most of the family members was killed on this day. Published: 15 Aug 2020, 04:00 pm National newspapers and magazines will publish special supplements on the occasion.

The Bangladesh High Commission in Mauritius observed National Mourning Day and the 45th death anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding president of Bangladesh, on Saturday. "He said the unfinished task of building a Sonar Bangla, the dream of Bangabandhu, is being accomplished by his daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.The country, he said, is now on the pathway of prosperity and Bangladesh is now a role model of development.The function witnessed the unveiling of a special publication, Immortal Bangabandhu, by the high commissioner, joined by other officers.A documentary on the life of Bangabandhu was also screened.Hoisting of national flag at half mast, placing floral wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu, reading out messages from President Md Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam marked the other events of the day.A minute of silence was observed and a prayer was offered in memory of the martyrs of the August 15. National Mourning Day Bangladesh. "He said the unfinished task of building a Sonar Bangla, the dream of Bangabandhu, is being accomplished by his daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.The country, he said, is now on the pathway of prosperity and Bangladesh is now a role model of development.The function witnessed the unveiling of a special publication, Immortal Bangabandhu, by the high commissioner, joined by other officers.A documentary on the life of Bangabandhu was also screened.Hoisting of national flag at half mast, placing floral wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu, reading out messages from President Md Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam marked the other events of the day.A minute of silence was observed and a prayer was offered in memory of the martyrs of the August 15. The day marks the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with 18 other members of his family on August 15, 1975. The nation observed the National Mourning Day on Saturday with paying rich tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 45th martyrdom anniversary. Bangladesh is observing the National Mourning Day today (Saturday), marking the 45th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The self-confessed killers of August 15 did not assassinate Bangabandhu alone, but also 16 other members of his family, friends and relatives. National Mourning Day is on the 228th day of 2020. Bangladesh ; National Mourning Day Being Observed; National Mourning Day Being Observed. After a few more days, the mournful day will come. National mourning day of Bangladesh is observed on 15 th August. They are designated by the national government. The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi today observed the National Mourning Day in a befitting manner.