Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Dhaka Marathon 2021 held 300 DHAKA, Jan 10, 2021 (BSS) – ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Dhaka Marathon 2021’, the first ever marathon marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was held today. Under the entire supervision of Bangladesh Army, the marathon was started from Army Stadium in the morning and concluded at the city’s Hatirjheel, said an ISPR press release said today. Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan MP formally inaugurated the meet as chief guest while State Minister for Youth and Sports Mohammad Zahid Ahsan Russell MP was present as special guest. After the competition, the prize distribution ceremony was held at the Hatirjheel’s Amphy Theater with Chief of Army Staff General Aziz Ahmed was chief guest at closing ceremony and distributed the prizes.