Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury on Sunday said Bangabandhu had worked for lessening sorrows of distressed people throughout his life.
"Bangabandhu had worked for realizing rights of Bangalees by risking his life," she told a discussion and doa mahfil marking the National Mourning Day at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) auditorium in the capital.
Gopalganj Samity, Dhaka arranged the discussion with its Gopalganj Zila Samity, Dhaka President Sheikh Kabir Hossain in the chair.
Awami League (AL) Presidium Member Lt. Col (retd) Muhammad Faruque Khan, Organising Secretary SM Kamal Hossain, High Court Division Justice Md Khasruzzaman, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Vice-Chancellor Prof Mohammad Sharfuddin Ahmed, Dhaka City South Mohila Awami League General Secretary Nargis Rahman and Gopalganj Zila Samity Treasurer and Housing and Public Works Secretary Md Shahid Ullah Khandaker addressed it, among others.
Gopalganj Zila Samity chief coordinator Advocate Mollah Mohammad Abu Kawser gave the welcome address.
The Speaker called upon the youths to follow Bangabandhu's philosophy and ideals in their life.
Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib was his able companion and she gave proper suggestions to Bangabandhu in every sphere of life, Dr Shirin said.