Independence day of Bangladesh
Dhaka, 27 March:
Bangladesh honored 83 foreign nationals and organizations for their
outstanding contribution to Bangladesh liberation war.
President Zillur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday, two categories of awards outstanding personalities from different countries and organizations at a ceremony at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.
Up to eight foreign dignitaries sitting president, the former king, three former presidents and three former prime ministers - was awarded the "Bangladesh Liberation War of honor", while 67 people, six organizations, people in India and Mitra Bahini won the "friend of Liberation War of Honor" for their valuable contribution in the struggle for a nation to freedom.
A total of 19 foreigners won the top itself, while 56 families received honors such beneficiaries or their representatives, many of them died, while some are able to come. On behalf of the representatives of six organizations have received awards.
Pankaj Saran, the Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka, was given credit for people in India, while Indian state of defense, received the honor Pallam Raju Mitra Bahini. The award-winning 75 international personalities in the day, has 46 already died.
President Zillur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid tribute to the foreign dignitaries for their contributions to the War of Independence of Bangladesh. Foreign Minister Dr. Dipu Moni and AB Tajul Islam, Minister for Liberation War Affairs, also spoke about the opportunities.
Cabinet Secretary Musharraf Hossain Bhuiyan read the quote, while Mizanur Rahman, secretary of Liberation War Affairs' Ministry, gave thanks. Michael Barnes, a former member of the British House of Commons, together with some of his colleagues visited the former East Pakistan in 1971, made a speech of acceptance on their behalf.
The 75 awards include personalities of State and Government, ministers, legislators, politicians, artists, humanitarian organizations, journalists, soldiers and lawyers. They are from India, Nepal, Bhutan, Japan, Russia, Britain, Germany, former Yugoslavia, Ireland, France, Sweden, Italy, Denmark and the USA. Indian nationals are handled by the number of receivers with 26, followed by the USA (14), Russia (10) and the United Kingdom (7). India's population and members of the Mitra Bahini were jointly honored for their contributions.
Six organizations were honored his-Akashvani (All India Radio), British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Calcutta University Shahayak Samiti, Oxfam and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Speaking on the occasion, the president described the honor of dignitaries, as the only speech recognition, it is very difficult for one nation to support extended to his foreign friends during a very difficult time moving back and forth.
"This is just one material resources of our people, so remember," he said. Bangladesh is grateful for the contributions of foreign friends and benefactors, who with all his heart and soul of the war for independence, and proved an invaluable test for the free exchange of their positions to identify.
"Their valuable ideas and supporting the transfer of momentum to achieve our victory," he said. The Chairman welcomed officials to accept the honor and said. "Your endless generosity, exemplary courage and settled mind will remain in our hearts forever" expression of gratitude to foreign friends, the prime minister said the nation was due to those people who stood for their direct and indirect support to expand. "Actually, we honor ourselves by honoring you," she said.
The Prime Minister, who spoke in Bangla, said: "It would not be possible to win as quickly as we have support from our foreign friends to achieve." "We can not forget about your post. We will not forget," she added. Hasina also expressed gratitude to the strangers who have contributed during the Liberation War. "I was with my mother in captivity during the war for independence. Was radio. Every word that was used to strengthen our faith," she said.
President Zillur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday, two categories of awards outstanding personalities from different countries and organizations at a ceremony at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.
Up to eight foreign dignitaries sitting president, the former king, three former presidents and three former prime ministers - was awarded the "Bangladesh Liberation War of honor", while 67 people, six organizations, people in India and Mitra Bahini won the "friend of Liberation War of Honor" for their valuable contribution in the struggle for a nation to freedom.
A total of 19 foreigners won the top itself, while 56 families received honors such beneficiaries or their representatives, many of them died, while some are able to come. On behalf of the representatives of six organizations have received awards.
Pankaj Saran, the Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka, was given credit for people in India, while Indian state of defense, received the honor Pallam Raju Mitra Bahini. The award-winning 75 international personalities in the day, has 46 already died.
President Zillur Rahman and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid tribute to the foreign dignitaries for their contributions to the War of Independence of Bangladesh. Foreign Minister Dr. Dipu Moni and AB Tajul Islam, Minister for Liberation War Affairs, also spoke about the opportunities.
Cabinet Secretary Musharraf Hossain Bhuiyan read the quote, while Mizanur Rahman, secretary of Liberation War Affairs' Ministry, gave thanks. Michael Barnes, a former member of the British House of Commons, together with some of his colleagues visited the former East Pakistan in 1971, made a speech of acceptance on their behalf.
The 75 awards include personalities of State and Government, ministers, legislators, politicians, artists, humanitarian organizations, journalists, soldiers and lawyers. They are from India, Nepal, Bhutan, Japan, Russia, Britain, Germany, former Yugoslavia, Ireland, France, Sweden, Italy, Denmark and the USA. Indian nationals are handled by the number of receivers with 26, followed by the USA (14), Russia (10) and the United Kingdom (7). India's population and members of the Mitra Bahini were jointly honored for their contributions.
Six organizations were honored his-Akashvani (All India Radio), British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Calcutta University Shahayak Samiti, Oxfam and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Speaking on the occasion, the president described the honor of dignitaries, as the only speech recognition, it is very difficult for one nation to support extended to his foreign friends during a very difficult time moving back and forth.
"This is just one material resources of our people, so remember," he said. Bangladesh is grateful for the contributions of foreign friends and benefactors, who with all his heart and soul of the war for independence, and proved an invaluable test for the free exchange of their positions to identify.
"Their valuable ideas and supporting the transfer of momentum to achieve our victory," he said. The Chairman welcomed officials to accept the honor and said. "Your endless generosity, exemplary courage and settled mind will remain in our hearts forever" expression of gratitude to foreign friends, the prime minister said the nation was due to those people who stood for their direct and indirect support to expand. "Actually, we honor ourselves by honoring you," she said.
The Prime Minister, who spoke in Bangla, said: "It would not be possible to win as quickly as we have support from our foreign friends to achieve." "We can not forget about your post. We will not forget," she added. Hasina also expressed gratitude to the strangers who have contributed during the Liberation War. "I was with my mother in captivity during the war for independence. Was radio. Every word that was used to strengthen our faith," she said.