Today is the 103rd birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the architect of great independence. He was born in Tungipara village of Gopalganj subdivision of Faridpur district on this day in 1920 at 8 pm. In continuation of the previous years, the birthday of the Father of the Nation is being celebrated as ‘National Children’s Day’ with national status. The Bangladesh team is now in Sylhet to play a three-match ODI series against Ireland. Before the first ODI on Friday, Shakib-Tamim-Mushfiqur practiced at the main ground in Sylhet.

After practice, the cricketers celebrated Bangabandhu’s birthday. The cricketers rejoiced after cutting the cake. KK was written, ‘Today the nation remembers you with humble respect. You will be forever immortal in endless love. A humble tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 103rd birth anniversary. Meanwhile, Shakib posted on Facebook, ‘Happy 103rd birthday to the greatest Bengali of all time, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Your contribution to the freedom and progress of our country will never be forgotten. National team pacer Taskin Ahmed wrote, ‘Happy 103rd birthday to the architect of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman – your vision, courage and unwavering commitment to the Bengali people continue to inspire us today.’