Shawdesh Desk:

The world premiere of ‘Mujib Amar Pita’ (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is my father) was held at Bombay Theatre Hall in Queens of New York City on Sunday (April 8).

The animated film, based on the life and works of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the architect of the nation, was screened abroad for the first time after its release in Bangladesh.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division made the animation film to spread the heroic and successful story of Bangabandhu to the new generation across the globe.

Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque was present at the programme as the chief guest while state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak was present as the special guest.

Lawmakers Md Nurul Amin, Aparajita Haque, and Nahid Izhar Khan were also present.

Bangladesh Consul General in New York Dr. Mohammad Monirul Islam,moderated the function while Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Ambassador Rabab Fatima, and Managing Director of Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority Bikarno Kumar Ghose were also present.

Sohel Mohammad Rana directed the film which will later be screened in various cities in the United States, said the ICT Division.