Instil Bangabandhu's ideology in children: Speaker

Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Saturday called for instilling humanitarian qualities and ideologies of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman into the mindset of children, reports BSS.

"Leader like Bangabandhu is not born always for a nation. We are really fortunate to have the great leader Bangabandhu amongst us. We have to infuse the humanitarian qualities of Bangabandhu into the new generation," she told a function at the Nalinikanto Bhattashali Gallery of the National Museum in the city.

She was addressing the launching ceremony of a graphic book titled 'Khokha Jokhon Chhotto Chhilen' written on 'Amar Pita Sheikh Mujib' by Bangabandhu's daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The Speaker also inaugurated an animated film on the book on this occasion.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khalid addressed the function as the chief guest while Primary and Mass Education Secretary Md Akram-Al-Hossain spoke as the special guest with 'Hasumonir Pathshala' president Marufa Akhter Poppy in the chair.

Shirin said the graphic book and animated film will help portray Bangabandhu before the new generation.

The Speaker underscored the need for keeping the graphic book at the book corner of every educational institution across the country and screening the animated film for the new generation.

She urged the teachers to arrange quiz, debate and essay competitions on the book to encourage the new generation to learn about the greatest Bangalee of all times Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the architect of independent Bangladesh.

The Speaker said Bangabandhu was an undisputed leader who struggled against injustice and repression for the emancipation of people until his death.

Life and works of Bangabandhu always make all remember his deep essence of life, political philosophy and profound love for the country and its people, she added.

Speaking on the occasion, KM Khalid said a fundamentalist and communal force is out to distort the true history of the country's Liberation War under an orchestrated plan.

But their ill attempt will not succeed, as the government's efforts to portray true history and heritage of the country will continue, he added.

As part of celebration of Bangabandhu's birth centenary 'Mujib Barsha', 'Amar Pita Sheikh Mujib' festival will be arranged across the country in phases throughout the year.