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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s charismatic statesmanship earned Bangladesh a momentous entry into the United Nations (UN) in 1974 as its 136th member. ‘On the auspicious occasion of the 40th anniversary of Bangladesh’s historic admission to the UN, the government and the people of Bangladesh celebrate with great pride, 40 years of Bangladesh’s inalienable partnership with the apex world body,’ the Prime Minister said in a message on the eve of the auspicious occasion of the country. She said ‘As our nation reaches this important milestone, I recall with profound veneration paramount contributions of the greatest Bangalee of all time, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, whose charismatic statesmanship earned Bangladesh a momentous entry into the UN on Sept 17, 1974 as its 136th member.’ She said Bangladesh's heroic struggle for nationhood and independence drew inspiration in large measures from the principles and purposes of the UN Charter, according to a news agency.