On the picture H.E. Sheikh Mohamed Belal, Ambassador of Bangladesh.
UNESCO’s recognition of the historic 7 March 1971 Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman celebrated in the Netherlands.
The Hague, 2 December 2017: The UNESCO’s recognition of the historic 7 March 1971 speech of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was celebrated in the Netherlands on 2 December 2017.
The Embassy of Bangladesh in The Hague along with Bangladesh community in the Netherlands celebrated this unique recognition with due solemnity and festivity in the Chancery premises.
A large number of expatriate Bangladesh nationals living in the Netherlands and the officials of the Embassy along with their members of families joined the celebration ceremony.
The programme commenced with reciting Messages of the President and the Prime Minister issued on the occasion. The video clip of the historic 7th March speech was screened.
A discussion session followed, where the leaders of Holland Awami League and other members of the community spoke.
In their speeches, the Holland Awami League leaders and community members paid their profound tribute to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and highlighted the visionary leadership of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which culminated in the liberation of Bangladesh through struggles and sacrifices.
They also felt the need for publication of the historic 7th March Speech in different languages to reach out to the wider global community.
