March 17 is celebrated as the birthday of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1920–1975), the founding father of Bangladesh and its first President. The day is also observed as National Children’s Day, honoring his vision for the nation’s future generations.
- Mujib – Of Arabic origin, meaning responsive or answering. In Bangladesh, it is most famously associated with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, affectionately known as Bangabandhu (“Friend of Bengal”), whose leadership led to the country’s independence in 1971.
