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{{Short description|Day of celebration for children}}
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'''Bangladesh Children's Day''' (Bengali: শিশু দিবস) was celebrated on 17 March, coinciding with the birthday of [[Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]], one of the founding leader of [[Bangladesh]], to honour his contributions and inspire the younger generation.<ref name=বাতিল>{{cite news |title=8 nat'l days including March 7 cancelled |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/8-natl-days-including-march-7-cancelled-3728751 |newspaper=[[The Daily Star (Bangladesh)|The Daily Star]]|date=17 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aparajeyo-Bangladesh |url=https://www.aparajeyo.org/17%20march.html#:~:text=Bangabandhu%20Sheikh%20Mujibur%20Rahman%20was,love%20he%20had%20for%20children. |access-date=2024-04-11 |website=www.aparajeyo.org}}</ref>
[[File:Kids playing at school, Dhaka, Bangladesh 5.JPG|alt=Kids playing at school in Dhaka, Bangladesh|thumb|292x292px|Children playing at school in [[Dhaka]], Bangladesh]]
== History ==
''Bangladesh Children's Day'', celebrated annually on 17 March, coincides with the birthday of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding leader of Bangladesh. The day was declared as National Children's Day after the [[Awami League]] came to power in 1996. The decision was made to honour Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's affection for children and his vision for their welfare.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-03 |title=National Children's Day of Bangladesh 2024 History, Quotes, Message, Wish, Status - National Day List |url=https://nationaldaylist.com/national-childrens-day/ |access-date=2024-04-11 |website=nationaldaylist.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, popularly known as "Bangabandhu" (Friend of [[Bengal]]), was born on 17 March 1920. His birthday is a public holiday in Bangladesh, observed with various activities promoting children's rights and welfare.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-18 |title=Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Birthday - ExcelNotes |url=https://excelnotes.com/sheikh-mujibur-rahmans-birthday/ |access-date=2024-04-11 |language=en-US}}</ref> Despite the existence of [[Children's Day|International Children's Day]], Bangladesh did not have a National Children's Day until this declaration. The day has been celebrated since 1997.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-14 |title=17 March: Children's Day (Bangladesh) and its Significance |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617093745/ttps://observervoice.com/childrens-day-bangladesh-2023-and-its-significance-16995/|access-date=2024-04-11 |website=Observer Voice |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Celebration ===
17 March was considered a [[Public holidays in Bangladesh|public holiday in Bangladesh]] by the [[Awami League]] [[government of Bangladesh|government]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=DhakaDon |date=2024-01-03 |title=Bangladesh Holiday Calendar 2024 |url=https://dhakadon.com/news/bd-calendar-2024/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612211133/https://dhakadon.com/news/bd-calendar-2024/ |access-date=2024-04-11 |archive-date=12 June 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2024, the [[Yunus ministry]] removed it from the list of public holidays.<ref>{{cite news |title=7 March, 15 August, among 8 national days, cancelled |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/8-national-days-including-15-august-be-cancelled-968156 |work=The Business Standard |date=16 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=বাতিল/>
== References ==
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[[Category:March observances]]
[[Category:Children's Day]]
[[Category:Sheikh Mujibur Rahman]]
[[Category:Spring events in Bangladesh]]
[[Category:Former public holidays]]