Sheikh Russel's 59th Birthday Celebration 2022 at Maldives Bangladesh Embassy.

 Md. Al Amin Maldives representative

On the occasion of the 59th birth anniversary of Sheikh Russell, the youngest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Russell Day, this discussion and prayer program was held on Tuesday, October 18 at 11 am in the hall room of the Maldives Bangladesh High Commission.

 The program was introduced with the recitation of the Holy Quran and a documentary about Bangabandhu's youngest son Sheikh Russell was screened.

Addresses by the President and the Prime Minister were read out on the occasion. The second secretary of the mission, Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan, read the President's message. The Prime Minister's message was read by Abdus Salam, Administrative Officer of the Mission.

The first secretary (labour) of the high commissioner and the head of the embassy gave a welcome speech at the event. Sohail Parvez,,

Rear Admiral Mr. SM Abul Kalam Azad, High Commissioner of Bangladesh appointed to Maldives, was present as the chief guest in the event.

At the beginning of his speech, the chief guest expressed his deep respect to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and prayed for the family members of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who died in Kalora on August 15, including Sheikh Russell, and sought the forgiveness of his soul.

Maldives Awami League President Dulal Matbar gave a speech on behalf of expatriate Bangladeshis.

Maldives Awami League, general secretary distinguished businessman, Md. Dulal Hossain, local director of NBL Money Transfer Maldives Hannan Khan Kabir were also present on the occasion. Businessman Hadiul Islam, Haji Md. Sadek and numerous politicians, businessmen and expatriate Bangladeshis, the program was conducted by Mr. Md. Ebadullah, assistant consul of the embassy.

Earlier on October 16, a painting competition was organized with expatriate Bangladeshi children and teenagers at the Maldives Bangladesh High Commission. High Commissioner's spouse Mrs. Naomi Nahrin was present as the chief guest in the competition. Prizes and felicitations were distributed among the participants at the end of the competition. The program was conducted inside the High Commission.

After that, Sheikh Russel Day was celebrated by cutting the cake. Finally, the Father of the Nation, Sheikh Russel, led a special prayer and prayer for the country and nation, Mao Md Tajul Islam, and finally the ceremony was declared over with lunch.