Bangabandhu Boulevard

Bangabandhu Boulevard (Turkish: Bangabandhu Bulvarı) is an avenue in Ankara, Turkey.[1] The avenue is named after Bangabandhu, founding father of Bangladesh.[2]

First given name of the avenue was “Banga Bandhu Şeyh Mucibur Rahman Avenue”. In November 9, 2020 the name was shortened by city council of Ankara.[3] There is a sculpture of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, founding father. There is a park named after him also.[4][1]

References
  1. "Momen unveils Bangabandhu's sculpture in Ankara". The Financial Express. 13 December 2021.
  2. "Street to be named after Bangabandhu in Ankara". Dhaka Tribune. 22 May 2019.
  3. Yılmaz, Murat (11 November 2020). "Ankara's city council changes name of avenue after residents' complaints". Hurriyet Daily News.
  4. "Bangabandhu's sculpture, park named after him inaugurated in Turkey's capital". The Daily Star. 13 December 2021.

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