Today is the birthday of Sheikh Russell

Today is the 59th birthday of Shaheed Sheikh Russel, the youngest son of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Sheikh Russel, youngest brother of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was born on October 18, 1964 at the historic Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi Road 32 in Dhaka. He was brutally killed along with most of his family members, including his father Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on August 15, 1975, when he was a student of class four at University Laboratory School.

Being the youngest member of the family, Sheikh Russell naturally became the apple of everyone's eyes. Wherever Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman went in the country or abroad, he used to take his beloved Russell with him. Bangabandhu had a different dream about him. Bangabandhu wanted to raise Russell with all the love in his heart. But that dream died after the brutal assassination. A bright star fell.

If Sheikh Russell were alive today, he would undoubtedly be a great politician like the Father of the Nation. Would have dedicated his life for the people of the country.

The Cabinet Division last year declared October 18, the birthday of Sheikh Russel, as Sheikh Russel Day under category "Ka".

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division has taken elaborate programs, including placing wreaths at Sheikh Russel's grave and portraits, launching the “Sheikh Russel Gold Medal”, quiz competition, laptop distribution and discussions, to observe the day.