Bangladesh Children's Day (Bengali: শিশু দিবস) was celebrated on 17 March, coinciding with the birthday of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, one of the founding leader of Bangladesh, to honour his contributions and inspire the younger generation.[1][2]
History
editBangladesh Children's Day, celebrated annually on 17 March, coincides with the birthday of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh. The day was declared as National Children's Day after the Awami League came to power in 1996. The decision was made to honour Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's affection for children and his vision for their welfare.[3] Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, popularly known as "Bangabandhu" (Friend of Bengal), was born on 17 March 1920. His birthday is a public holiday in Bangladesh, observed with various activities promoting children's rights and welfare.[4] Despite the existence of International Children's Day, Bangladesh did not have a National Children's Day until this declaration. The day has been celebrated since 1997.[5]
Celebration
edit17 March was considered a public holiday in Bangladesh by the Awami League government.[6] In 2024, the Yunus ministry removed it from the list of public holidays.[7][1]
References
edit- ^ a b "8 nat'l days including March 7 cancelled". The Daily Star. 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Aparajeyo-Bangladesh". www.aparajeyo.org. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "National Children's Day of Bangladesh 2024 History, Quotes, Message, Wish, Status - National Day List". nationaldaylist.com. 3 March 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Birthday - ExcelNotes". 18 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "17 March: Children's Day (Bangladesh) and its Significance". Observer Voice. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ DhakaDon (3 January 2024). "Bangladesh Holiday Calendar 2024". Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "7 March, 15 August, among 8 national days, cancelled". The Business Standard. 16 October 2024.