DOHA: The Embassy of Bangladesh in Qatar and the Bangladeshi community observed Mujibnagar Day today with solemnity.
Mujibnagar Day is observed every year in Bangladesh and the country’s missions abroad to mark the formation of Bangladesh’s first government to lead the war of liberation in 1971.
Yesterday’s programme started with the hoisting of the national flag by Ambassador Syed Masud Mahmood Khundoker at the embassy premises in the presence of embassy officials and a number of Bangladeshi nationals.
After the flag hoisting, prayers were offered for the salvation of the souls of the martyrs of the liberation war. Messages for the occasion from the president and the prime minister of Bangladesh were read out.
Later, a discussion on Mujibnagar Day was held. At the start, all stood in silence for one minute as a mark of respect to the memory of the freedom fighters.
During the discussion, speakers highlighted the contribution of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, martyrs and freedom fighters to building Bangladesh. They emphasised the need for educating the younger generation about the history of Bangladesh.
In his speech, Ambassador Masud recalled the extraordinary role played by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and freedom fighters in Bangladesh’s emergence as an independent country.
He highlighted the significance of Mujibnagar Day and thanked Bangladeshi nationals in Qatar for their hard work and contribution to nation-building, and for demonstrating unity, fraternity and liberal and moderate attitudes.
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