Kathmandu. The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu has celebrated the National Revolution and Unity Day of Bangladesh by organizing various programs.

The program is organized to commemorate the historical event that took place on November 7, 1975 and highlight the importance of that day in the history of Bangladesh.TAG_OPEN_div_27

TAG_OPEN_div_25 The event began with the hoisting of the national flag of Bangladesh and the speakers offered special prayers wishing eternal peace to the martyr’s soul and continued peace and prosperity of the country.

Messages of greetings issued by the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh were also read out on the occasion. Similarly, two documentaries depicting the historical background and significance of the day were screened.TAG_OPEN_div_23

The speakers discussed the historical significance, its contribution to the process of nation building and its role in the political history of Bangladesh. They recalled the role played by martyr and first President Ziaur Rahman in the restoration of multiparty democracy, freedom of expression and press freedom.TAG_OPEN_div_21

His contribution to advancing the country’s independence and democratic journey by safeguarding national unity, sovereignty and people’s collective aspirations was also discussed.TAG_OPEN_div_19

Nepal’TAG_OPEN_div_17 s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Shafiqur Rahman, described it as a turning point in Bangladesh’s political history. He recalled that President Rahman, the proclaimer of independence and a martyr with the title of ‘Veer Uttam’, was freed from captivity on the same day by his military colleagues and civilians.

} He said that after that, he was entrusted with the responsibility of pulling the country out of the serious crisis. He also talked about President Haman’s important role as a leading figure in ushering in production-oriented politics in Bangladesh and his long-term contribution.