Sheikh Russel
Sheikh Russel | |
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Born | Sheikh Russel October 18, 1964 |
Died | August 15, 1975 | (aged 10)
Cause of death | Murder |
Nationality | Bangladeshi |
Citizenship | Pakistani (1964-1971) Bangladeshi (1971-1975) |
Education | University Laboratory School & College |
Parent(s) |
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Relatives | See Sheikh-Wazed family |
Sheikh Russel (October 18, 1964 – August 15, 1975) was the youngest child of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father and first President of Bangladesh.[1] Russel, and most of his direct family, was killed in his home during the 1975 military coup.
Early life[]
Russel was born on October 18, 1964, at Bangabandhu Bhaban in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was the brother of Sheikh Hasina, the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh.[2] At the time of his death, he was a student at the University Laboratory School.[3]
Death[]
At 4:30 a.m to 6:10 a.m.. BST in August 15, 1975, Bangladesh Army officers attacked the Dhaka residential villa of President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Russel was Killed during the attack by the military officers, as were most of his family members who were also attacked in the Sheikh Mujibur residence
Legacy[]
Several athletic organizations in Bangladesh have been named in memory of Russel, including the professional football club Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra,[4][5] the Sheikh Russel School Table Tennis Tournament,[6] the Sheikh Russel Memorial Sporting Club,[7] and the Sheikh Russel Roller Skating Complex.[8] In April 2014, a children's park named Sheikh Russel Shishutosh Angan was built in Kalabagan, Dhaka.[9]
His birthday is observed annually by Bangladesh Awami League and organizations associated with it.[10] The Sheikh Russel Jatio Shishu Kishore Parishad is a philanthropic organization based in Dhaka.[11]
On February 20, 2016, Prime Minister Hasina opened the Shaheed Sheikh Russel Bridge on the Shibbaria River.[12] On October 2, 2016, the Bangladesi Information and Communication Technology Division announced plans to build 2,000 computer labs called Sheikh Russel Digital Labs (SRDLs) in schools and colleges across Bangladesh.[13][14]
References[]
- ^ "Sheikh Russel's 47th anniversary of birth today". The Daily Star. 2011-10-18. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Sheikh Russel's 52nd birthday today". The Daily Star. BSS. 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Babu models for Sheikh Russel video". Dhaka Tribune. 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Sheikh Russel off to a flying start". The Financial Express. Dhaka. 2017-07-31. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Easy wins for Sk Russel, Ctg Abahani". The Daily Star. 2017-07-31. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Sheikh Russel TT concludes". The Daily Star. 2016-10-22. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Sk Russel dethrone Navy". The Daily Star. 2015-12-15. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Rollball World Cup gets rolling tomorrow". The Daily Star. 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Sheikh Russel Shishutosh Angan a playground for addicts and sex workers". Dhaka Tribune. 2017-04-25. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Sheikh Russel's 52nd birthday tomorrow". Dhaka Tribune. 2016-10-17. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Sheikh Russel Jatiyo Shishu Kishore Parishad". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- ^ "PM opens 2 bridges on Kuakata road today". The Daily Star. 2016-02-25. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "Govt to set up 2,000 computer labs". The Daily Star. 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
- ^ "About Us – Sheikh Russell Digital Lab". Retrieved 2019-08-05.
- 1964 births
- 1975 deaths
- People from Dhaka
- Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
- Deaths by firearm in Bangladesh
- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman family
- Children of national leaders
- Burials at Banani Graveyard
- Bangladeshi people of Arab descent