Sheikh Russel[a] (October 18, 1964 – August 15, 1975) was the youngest child of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the former President of Bangladesh.[1] Russel and most of his direct family were killed in their home during the 1975 military coup.[2]

Early life

Russel was born on October 18, 1964, at Bangabandhu Bhaban in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh, the youngest child of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Begum Fazilatunnesa.[3][4]

Death

Main article: Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Legacy

Sculpture of Sheikh Russel

Several athletic organizations in Bangladesh have been named in memory of Russel, including the professional football club Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra.[5]

Sheikh Russel was portrayed in an animated film named Amader Choto Russel Shona, released on 1 November 2023.[6] Produced by Information and Communication Technology Division. It has been released on almost all OTT platforms in Bangladesh.[7]

Notes

  1. ^ Bengali: শেখ রাসেল, romanized: Śēkh Rāsēl [ˈʃeːkʰ ˈɾɑsel]

References

  1. ^ "Sheikh Russel's 47th anniversary of birth today". The Daily Star. 2011-10-18. Archived from the original on 2017-08-06. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  2. ^ "Bangladesh Coup: A Day of Killings". The New York Times. 23 August 1975. Archived from the original on 2023-11-18.
  3. ^ "Sheikh Russel's birthday on Sunday". Daily Sun. 20 October 2020.
  4. ^ "The tragic tale of Sheikh Russel". The Business Standard. 18 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Sheikh Russel off to a flying start". The Financial Express. Dhaka. 2017-07-31. Archived from the original on 17 December 2018. Retrieved 2017-08-05.
  6. ^ Mahmud, Rubayet; Rubence, Faisal Rahman (2023-10-18), Amader Chotto Russell Shona (Animation, Short), Monir Ahmed Shakeel, Mehbuba Mehnaz Bipa, Rafi Hasan, Sketch Studio, Spinoff Studio, retrieved 2025-01-31
  7. ^ "ওটিটিতে অ্যানিমেটেড স্বল্পদৈর্ঘ্যের চলচ্চিত্র 'আমাদের ছোট রাসেল সোনা'". Ajker Potrika (in Bengali). 2 November 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Russel
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