Sheikh Hasina’s 80th Birthday Celebrated in a Modest Ceremony in Canberra

❐ Expatriate Desk

The 80th birthday of Bangabandhu’s daughter, Desh Ratna Jananetri Sheikh Hasina, was celebrated in a simple and sincere atmosphere in the Australian capital, Canberra.

The event, organized at the Southern Cross Club on Monday (September 28) evening, wished Sheikh Hasina long life, good health and prosperity.

In this intimate setting, speakers discussed Sheikh Hasina’s long political journey, her idealism, and her role in Bangladeshi politics.

At the same time, they highlighted the development of Sheikh Hasina’s political life in the light of the ideals, determination and wisdom of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangamata Begum Fazilatun Nesa Mujib.

The event also mentioned the emotional greetings given by Bangabandhu’s grandson Sajeeb Wazed Joy on the occasion of his mother’s 80th birthday.

The speakers said that Sheikh Hasina, inheriting the steadfastness of Bangabandhu and the wisdom and courage of Bangamata, has advanced her political life through ideals and struggle.

At this gathering organized on the occasion of her birthday, the attendees wished Sheikh Hasina good health and long life and expressed their determination to spread her political ideals and spirit of patriotism among future generations.

Among others present at the event were Dr. Ejaz Mamun, Dr. Asif Rahim, Dr. Kamal Uddin, Dr. Mohammad Moin Uddin, Dr. Tariq Zaman, Swapna Shahnaz, Murshida Zaman, Tariq Rahman and Sharmin Rahman.