National Mourning Day of Bangladesh is celebrated as a national day in Bangladesh. On 15th August of every year, the day is observed with mourning. The black flag is hoisted as well as the national flag is kept at half-mast.

History

On 15th August, 1975, the first president of independent Bangladesh and the "father of the nation" who is also called "Bangabandhu,"

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ( bn, শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান; 17 March 1920 – 15 August 1975), often shortened as Sheikh Mujib or Mujib and widely known as Bangabandhu (meaning ''Friend of Bengal''), was a Bengali politi ...

was killed by a group of army personnel, along with his family at his house in

Dhanmondi Dhanmondi ( bn, ধানমন্ডি) is a residential area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, known for its central location, cultural vibrancy and being home to the country's founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The origins of Dhanmondi can be traced back to t ...

in the Bangladeshi capital

Dhaka Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city i ...

. Besides him, his wife Bangamata Begum Fazilatunnesa Mujib was killed that day. Besides, 16 more people were killed along with their family members and relatives.

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{{Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Public holidays in Bangladesh Annual events in Bangladesh August observances Observances honoring the dead