AGARTALA, March 16 (TIWN): A day ahead of 97th Birth anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, popularly known as Banga-bandhu, Bangladesh Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque on Wednesday arrived in Tripura to attend several programs in the state. Bangladesh Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque was received with grand welcome at Akahura Check post. However he is scheduled to attend a program in the state on Thursday on the occasion of 97th birth anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, popularly known as Bangabandhu. The 97th birth anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, popularly known as Bangabandhu, friend of Bengal, is scheduled to be celebrated on Thursday. It was a historical day as on 17th March, 1920 the founder of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Reahan was born at the then Faridpur district's Tungipara of Gopalganj. Due to various struggle under the leadership of Bangabandu at last got Bangladesh its liberation in 1971. Along with the birth day celebration of Bangabandhu this day has also been declared as National Children's Day in Bangladesh. This day is being celebrated in Bangladesh with national honour and beside this it is also celebrated in all Bangladesh foreign embassies. The day is also celebrated in Bangladesh VISA office.On the occasion of the celebration of the day, a program is also organised in Tripura scheduled to be held at Sukanta Academy on Thursday.

 However, two books will also be launched at the program. CM Manik Sarkar is also scheduled to remain present in the program.