Sheikh Russel (October 18, 1964 – August 15, 1975) was the youngest child of

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (17 March 1920 – 15 August 1975), also known by the honorific Bangabandhu, was a Bangladeshi politician, revolutionary, statesman and activist who was the founding president of Bangladesh. As the leader of Bangl ...

, the former

President of Bangladesh President of Bangladesh (POB), officially the President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is the head of state of Bangladesh and commander-in-chief of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. The role of the president has changed three times since ...

. Russel and most of his direct family were killed in their home during the 1975 military coup.

Early life

Russel was born on October 18, 1964, at Bangabandhu Bhaban in

Dhanmondi Dhanmondi () is an upscale residential and commercial neighbourhood and a Thanas of Bangladesh, thana (police jurisdiction) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, known for its central location, cultural vibrancy and being home to the country's founding president, ...

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, the youngest child of

and Begum Fazilatunnesa.

Death

Legacy

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

In popular culture

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

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