Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das today described Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as the founder of modern Bangladesh and one of the most influential and courageous leaders of the 20th century.

She made the remarks at a book gifting session as part of the 'Mujib Borsho' celebrations.

Books on Bangabandhu and the Liberation War -- written by acclaimed authors and historians -- have been gifted to 100 universities and colleges across Bangladesh, including those situated in Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi and Sylhet, among others.

The keynote speaker at the event was Barrister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, the Deputy Minister for Education.

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