Manikganj, March 17, 2023 (BSS) – The people of Manikganj today observed the 103rd birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Children's Day-2023 in a befitting manner. 
 
The celebration formally started with placing of wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu at the Freedom Fighter Memorial (Shahid Muktijoddha Smriti Stambha) in the morning.

Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Abdul Latif, Superintendent of Police (SP) Mohammad Golam Azad Khan, Manikganj District Council Chairman also the President of District Awami League Advocate Golam Mohiuddin, Manikganj Municipality Mayor Md. Ramjan Ali and heads of educational institutions, leaders of political parties and cultural bodies placed the wreathes at the portrait of the Father of the Nation.
 
One-hundred and three children, wearing Mujib Coats, flew festoons, balloons and pigeons and cut 103 cakes at Manikganj Government High School Playground (Bijoy Mela Math) celebrating the day.

 Distribution of prizes among the winners of essay, quiz on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, recitation, painting, singing and dances was also included in the programs. 

The competitions were held on the previous day under the auspices of Zilla Shishu Academy and Zilla Shilpakala Academy. 
 
Improved diets and sweets were served to inmates of different hospitals, jail, Government Shishu Paribar.

After the Jummah special prayers at all mosques in the district and prayers at other worships were held seeking eternal peace for the departed soul of Bangabandhu and continuous peace and prosperity of the nation. 

Meanwhile Manikganj District Police observed the day with various programmes.

District Awami League and District Jubo League also observed the day amid various programs that included placing wreath at the portraits of Father of the Nation and arranging discussion and dua-mahfil