Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has observed the Armed Forces Day paying homage to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the martyrs of the War of Independence in 1971, said an embassy press release received here.
The day was observed on November 21, when in 1971 the Army, Navy and Air Forces of Bangladesh became fully operational and launched a coordinated offensive against the Pakistani occupation forces.
The Mission’s Defense Wing hosted a largely attended reception with Lt. Gen. Amarjeet Singh Bedi, Director General of the Defense Intelligence Agency and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defense Staff of India, as the chief guest.
The reception was attended by 1971 war veterans, foreign diplomats, military attaches, journalists, academics and city elites.
Defense Adviser of Bangladesh High Commission Brig. Gen. AKM Ziaur Rahman welcomed the guests.
Chief Guest Gen. Bedi spoke highly of the excellent relations existing between Bangladesh and India, the foundation of which was laid during Bangladesh Liberation War fully supported by India. He also highlighted the growing defense cooperation between the two friendly neighbours.
High Commissioner Syed Muazzem Ali paid homage to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Shiekh Mujibur Rahman who had inspired the Bengalis to fight for freedom and Independence in 1971.
