Children's Day (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh Children's Day (Bengali: শিশু দিবস) was celebrated on 17 March, coinciding with the birthday of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.[1][2] However, at present, Bangladesh have shifted Children's Day to November 20 aligning with World Children's Day.

History

Bangladesh Children's Day, was celebrated annually on 17 March. The day was declared as National Children's Day after the Awami League came to power in 1996.[3] Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh was born on 17 March 1920. His birthday was 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, the interim government of Bangladesh removed it from the list of public holidays in 2024.[1]

Celebration

17 March was considered a public holiday in Bangladesh by the Awami League government.[5] In 2024, the Yunus ministry removed it from the list of public holidays.[6][1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "8 nat'l days including March 7 cancelled". The Daily Star. 17 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Aparajeyo-Bangladesh". www.aparajeyo.org. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  3. ^ "National Children's Day of Bangladesh 2024 History, Quotes, Message, Wish, Status - National Day List". nationaldaylist.com. 3 March 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Birthday - ExcelNotes". 18 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  5. ^ DhakaDon (3 January 2024). "Bangladesh Holiday Calendar 2024". Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  6. ^ "7 March, 15 August, among 8 national days, cancelled". The Business Standard. 16 October 2024.
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