15 August National Mourning Day  

15 August 2009, Bangladesh: On this day in 1975, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman along with almost all the members of his family embraced martyrdom at the hands of assassins at his Dhanmondi residence.
In a pre-dawn attack by a group of army officers, Bangabandhu and the members of his family except two daughters - Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana - were killed by bullets fired by the assassins. The killers did not show mercy even to Bangabandhu's eight-year-old son Sheikh Russel.

Dhaka, Aug 15 (bdnews24.com) – National Mourning Day was being observed, on an overcast and rainsoaked Saturday, with calls to carry out the long-pending sentences awarded to the killers of independence leader Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and family members on the night of Aug 15, 1975.






The national flag was flown half-mast as individuals and organisations throughout the country marked the day with tributes and programme's despite the driving rain. Sheikh Mujib's famous words echoed in many places as his historic speeches were aired by loudspeaker.

Dhaka became a city of Grey, black and white. Hundreds of black banners with writing in white ink, demanding that the pending sentences of Bangabandhu's convicted killers to be carried out, were seen around the capital under Grey skies.

President Zillur Rahman and prime minister Sheikh Hasina laid wreaths and offered prayers at Sheikh Mujib's portrait at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the capital just before 7am, sheltering under a canopy as a heavy downpour marked the occasion.

The chiefs of air, army and navy forces, ministers, top government officials and Awami League leaders were present, among others, at the somber tribute.

Crowds from all walks defied the downpour to join the gathering at the memorial. Many of those at Road 32 were also chanting slogans in the rain calling for the verdict in the Bangabandhu murder trial to be carried out without further delay.

Sheikh Hasina along with other party leaders went on to Banani graveyard to pay respects at the graves of other of her slain family members.

At Hajee Mohammad Danesh Scince & Technology University, Dinajpur the day observed with respect. Chatra League arranged many programs like Rally, Milad Mahfil, Photo Exhibition, Drawing Competition for children, Essay Competition etc.



The Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. M Afzal Hossain attended the programs.

I think the history of Bangladesh should be brought to the future representatives of Bangladesh CORRECTLY and CREDIBLY.Bangladesh is not the heaven for the war criminals who are crouching hidden in our society.