Bangabandhu's Birthday Celebration

Children take part in a recitation at a function organised by Faridpur Shishu Academy. PHOTO: STAR

A painting competition at Shaheed Abul Kashem Maidan in Joypurhat town. PHOTO: STAR

A colourful procession joined by a large number of people parade the thoroughfares of Faridpur town. PHOTO: STAR

Another procession in Thakurgaon town. PHOTO: STAR

People place wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Munshiganj town yesterday, as the nation celebrates the 96th birthday of the Father of the Nation, also observed as National Children's Day. PHOTO: STAR