Sheikh Russel
Youngest child of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1964–1975)
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Sheikh Russel[a] (October 18, 1964 – August 15, 1975) was the youngest child of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the first President of Bangladesh.[1] Russel and most of his direct family were killed in their home during the 1975 military coup.[2]
October 18, 1964
- Pakistani (1964–1971)
- Bangladeshi (1971–1975)
Sheikh Russel | |
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| শেখ রাসেল | |
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| Born | Sheikh Russel October 18, 1964 Dacca, East Pakistan, Pakistan |
| Died | August 15, 1975 (aged 10) Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Cause of death | Assassination |
| Citizenship |
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| Education | University Laboratory School and College |
| Occupation | Student |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | See Tungipara Sheikh family |
| Family | Sheikh Hasina (sister) Sheikh Kamal (older brother) Sheikh Jamal (older brother) Sheikh Rehana (older sister) Sultana Khuki (sister-in-law) |
Early life
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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
Legacy
Several athletic organizations in Bangladesh have been named in memory of Russel, including the professional football club Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra.[5]
Initially, the Padma Cantonment was named after Russel. Two schools, run by Bangladesh Army, were also named after him - Sheikh Russel Cantonment Public School and College, one at Shariatpur and another one at Narayanganj.[6] The Aviary and Eco-Park, Rangunia was also named after him. A bridge connecting Kushtia and Haripur is known as the Sheikh Russel bridge.[7]
In popular culture
Sheikh Russel was portrayed in an animated film named Amader Choto Russel Shona, released on 1 November 2023.[8] Produced by Information and Communication Technology Division, it has been released on almost all OTT platforms in Bangladesh.[9]
Notes
- Bengali: শেখ রাসেল, romanized: Śēkh Rāsēl [ˈʃeːkʰ ˈɾɑsel]
