Tiger captain’s tribute on Bangabandhu’s centenary birthday

The Bangladesh cricket team is now in New Zealand to play three ODIs and T20 matches. From there, Tigers ODI captain Tamim Iqbal paid homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation, the best Bengali of the millennium.

In a video message provided by the BCB, Tamim said, "I respectfully remember Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his birth centenary (actually his 101st birthday. However, on the occasion of his birth centenary)."

Tamim further said, ‘He (Bangabandhu) dreamed that Bangladesh would one day be known all over the world through sports. On this special day, we wish all the best to all the athletes in Bangladesh. '

Besides, Tamim Iqbal wrote on his Facebook page, ‘A humble tribute to the birthday of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Let the sacrifice of the father of the nation be the inspiration for the new generation. '

Though not in the country due to family reasons, Shakib Al Hasan, the world's best all-rounder of the Bangladesh national cricket team, also paid homage to Bangabandhu's birthday. He thinks that today's Bangladesh stands on the basis of Bangabandhu's goals and plans.

Shakib wrote, ‘Bangladesh is standing on your shoulders. No matter what, we are always eager to give our best. Your far-reaching thoughts inspire us to move forward. Your goal was to uphold the dignity of our country and flag, which is our goal today.’ On the 101st birthday of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, there was a humble tribute.