Bangladesh High Commission celebrates 95th birth anniversary of father of the nation
Saturday, 21 March 2015 00:00
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The Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo observed the 95th Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day recently in a befitting manner. A colourful program was organised at the Chancery premises with the participation of the expatriate Bangladesh community in Sri Lanka and the officials and staff of the High Commission.
The event started at 7 p.m. with the placing of a flower wreath at the portrait of the Father of the Nation by the High Commissioner Tarik Ahsan. This was followed by cutting of cake; reading out of the messages released on this occasion by the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister; discussion session on the life of Bangabandhu; prize giving ceremony for the participating children of the essay competition. A documentary on the life sketch of the Father of the Nation titled ‘Bangabadhu in Heart’ was screened.
Ahsan, while delivering his concluding remarks, highlighted the affection of Bangabandhu for the children and his singular contribution to the achievement of independence of Bangladesh. He urged the children to learn from the enlightened life of Bangabandhu and be good citizens of the country.
The program was rounded off with a buffet dinner.
Around 75 people took part in the event. The highlight of the program was the lively participation of children of the expatriate Bangladesh community and of the Mission officials and staff.
