In an attempt to honour Bangabandhu on his 100th birth anniversary, we present you with 8 selected rare pictures of Bangabandhu that showcase his illustrious life, from his political career to personal.
London, England, 8th January 1972, Bangladesh leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (right) is greeted by British Prime Minister Edward Heath as he arrives at 10 Downing Street for talks (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images) Bangabandhu with his youngest son, Sheikh Russell Bangabandhu, a football champion Bangabandhu (Standing) with Gandhi and Suhrawardy Bangabandhu with Mao Xedong Bangabandhu travelling in a mail train Bangabandhu with his daughter Sheikh Hasina and grandson Sajeeb Wajed Joy Leader of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (right) and Soviet Prime Minister Alexei Kosygin saluting as they meet at the airport in Moscow, March 9th 1972. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)