Sheikh Russel

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 a 1975 military coup.

Sheikh Russel
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman holding Sheikh Russel in a family photo
Born
Sheikh Russel

(1964-10-18)October 18, 1964
Dacca, East Pakistan
DiedAugust 15, 1975(1975-08-15) (aged 10)
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Cause of deathMurder
NationalityBangladeshi
Citizenship Pakistani (1964-1971)
 Bangladeshi (1971-1975)
EducationUniversity Laboratory School & College
Parent(s)
RelativesSee Sheikh-Wazed family

Early life

Russel was born on October 18, 1964, at Bangabandhu Bhaban in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was the brother of Sheikh Hasina Wazed, the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh.[2] At the time of his death, he was a student at the University Laboratory School.[3]

Death
Main article: Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

At 12:30 a.m. BST on August 15, 1975, Bangladesh Army officers attacked the Dhaka residence of President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Russel was killed by the officers, as were most of his family members who were also home at the time of the attack.

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
  1. "Sheikh Russel's 47th anniversary of birth today". The Daily Star. 2011-10-18. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  2. "Sheikh Russel's 52nd birthday today". The Daily Star. BSS. 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  3. "Babu models for Sheikh Russel video". Dhaka Tribune. 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  4. "Sheikh Russel off to a flying start". The Financial Express. Dhaka. 2017-07-31. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  5. "Easy wins for Sk Russel, Ctg Abahani". The Daily Star. 2017-07-31. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  6. "Sheikh Russel TT concludes". The Daily Star. 2016-10-22. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  7. "Sk Russel dethrone Navy". The Daily Star. 2015-12-15. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  8. "Rollball World Cup gets rolling tomorrow". The Daily Star. 2017-02-16. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  9. "Sheikh Russel Shishutosh Angan a playground for addicts and sex workers". Dhaka Tribune. 2017-04-25. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  10. "Sheikh Russel's 52nd birthday tomorrow". Dhaka Tribune. 2016-10-17. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  11. "Sheikh Russel Jatiyo Shishu Kishore Parishad". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-08-05.
  12. "PM opens 2 bridges on Kuakata road today". The Daily Star. 2016-02-25. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  13. "Govt to set up 2,000 computer labs". The Daily Star. 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  14. "About Us – Sheikh Russell Digital Lab". Retrieved 2019-08-05.
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