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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.
He was born on 17 March 1920 in Tungipara, Faridpur District, Bengal Presidency, British India. [ a ] [ 2 ] In 1967, Bangabandhu was incarcerated in Dacca's Central Jail . His birthday was celebrated that year by the provincial branch of the Awami League in Dacca (the capital of East Pakistan , present-day Dhaka, Bangladesh), and the party ...
26 March Independence Day: স্বাধীনতা দিবস Proclamation of Independence and the start of the Liberation War. Last friday of Ramadan: Jumu'atul-Wida: জুমাতুল বিদা The day is observed in Bangladesh, marks one of the most sacred days in the Islamic calendar, signifying the last Friday of Ramadan.
Festivals in Bangladesh fall into four major categories: religious festivals, national events, cultural festivals and tribal festivals. Although a few festivals are primarily meant for particular sections of the population, all the festivals have now attained universal reach throughout the country.
Independence and National Day (Bengali: স্বাধীনতা ও জাতীয় দিবস Sbādhīnôtā Ō Jātīẏô Dibôs) is celebrated on 26 March as a national holiday in Bangladesh. It commemorates the country's declaration of independence from Pakistan in the early hours of 26 March 1971.
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17 February: Bangladesh co-hosts the ICC Cricket World Cup with India and Sri Lanka. 5 September: India and Bangladesh sign a pact to end their 40-year border demarcation dispute. [42] 2012: 18 January: Bangladesh Army claimed to have foiled a coup d'état attempt. 24 November: Garments factory fire at Tazreen Fashion factory in Ashulia kills ...