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PM Modi pays homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth anniversary

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, “My heartfelt homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a champion of human rights and freedom, on his birth anniversary. He is a hero for all Indians too. It will be my honour to visit Bangladesh later this month for the historic #MujibBorsho celebrations.”

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New Delhi, First Published Mar 17, 2021, 10:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 101st birth anniversary.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, “My heartfelt homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a champion of human rights and freedom, on his birth anniversary. He is a hero for all Indians too. It will be my honour to visit Bangladesh later this month for the historic #MujibBorsho celebrations.”

Bangladesh on Wednesday started a 10-day celebration of 50 years of its independence and birth anniversary of founding father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The celebration is commencing in the country on the day that marks the 101st birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation.

According to the Dhaka Tribune, the theme of this year's birthday anniversary of Bangabandhu and Children's Day is "Bangabandhur Janmadin, Shishur Ridoy Hok Rangin" or "Let the children's lives become colourful on Bangabandhu's birthday".

"Pay homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth centenary. His ideals continue to inspire millions across the world. India is proud to celebrate his legacy jointly with Bangladesh in this historic #MujibBorsho," write Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Bangabandhu Mujib's birth anniversary.   

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