The 104th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children Day was celebrated in the town on sunday.

To mark the day, the national flag was hoisted atop all buildings of government, semi government, autonomous and private organizations as well as all educational institutions in the town early morning. Floral wreaths were also placed at the portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Collectorate Building premises.

On the occasion, a discussion was held at Anima Chowdhury auditorium in the town with Deputy Commissioner Abu Naser Bhuiyan in the chair while lawmaker Shafiqul Islam Shimul addressed the discussion as the chief guest.

Police Supers Md Tariqul Islam and Sharif Uddin (PBI), district unit Awami League President Advocate Md Sirajul Islam and its General Secretary Md Shariful Islam also spoke on Bangabandhu's life and works, among others.