Answer the following questions :
- What do you know about the parentage and birth place of Sheikh Kamal?
- Sheikh Kamal was both a sports lover and a good organizer. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer.
- What do you know about Sheikh Kamal's participation in cultural activities?
- What type of life did Sheikh Kamal lead?
- How did Sheikh Kamal spend his childhood?
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Explanation:
(a) Sheikh Kamal's father was Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and his mother was Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Mujib. He was their eldest son. He was born in Tungipara, Gopalganj.
(b) Yes, I agree that Sheikh Kamal was both a sports lover and a good organizer. He had passion for sports. He was a first division basketball and cricket player. Moreover, he was the founder of Abahoni Krira Chokro, which introduced modern football in our country.
(c) Sheikh Kamal participated in various cultural activities. He was one of the founders of Dhaka Theatre, a theatre group, and a founder of Spondon Shilpi Gosthi, a cultural organization. He participated in stage performances of dramas like "Kabar". He was also interested in classical music. In order to learn sitar, he became a student of Chhayanaut. Besides, he collected musical instruments.
(d) Sheikh Kamal led a simple life despite being the son of a Prime Minister and later of a President. He never took advantage of his father's name and officE-
(e) Sheikh Kamal spent his childhood at Tungipara. He loved to spend his time with his friends.
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