Dhaka, Aug. 16 -- Bangladesh High Commission in Islamabad has observed the National Mourning Day commemorating the 44th martyrdom anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a befitting manner with due solemnity and passion.

An elaborate progrrame was arranged paying tributes to the indelible memory of the Father of the Nation on Thursday.

Members of expatriate Bangladesh community, some local admirers of Bangabandhu, and officials and staff of the High Commission participated in the day-long programme arranged on the Chancery premises of the High Commission, said a media release on Friday.

Mourning day posters were displayed on the Chancery premises and the participants wore black badges.

On Thursday morn...