Bangabandhu’s life to be showcased at NYC’s Times Square: Momen

The life sketch of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be screened at Times Square, New York on August 15 and 16.

Bangabandhu's digital portrait will also be screened 720 times at Times Square, a major commercial intersection, tourist destination and entertainment centre at Manhattan section of New York City.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen shared the information today, mentioning that mainstream US media will cover the event.

He thanked Fahim Feroj, a Bangladeshi expatriate who has taken the initiative. EXIM Bank and Bangladesh Finance came forward to help him implement it.

Fahim, through his NY Dreams Production (a New York-based organization), has taken the initiative to showcase Bangabandhu and his great political work and sacrifice -- marking National Mourning Day.

Dr Momen said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to visit New York next month to attend the UNGA and it will be a good initiative ahead of her visit.

He said the government is trying to brand Bangladesh positively as it is now a land of opportunity with its vibrant economy.