Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguli Das on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Jatiya Sangsad Speaker (JS) Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury at the latter’s office here. During the meeting, they discussed the celebration of Mujib Year and golden jubilee of independence of Bangladesh and the forthcoming visit of the speaker to India, said a press release issued here. Dr Shirin said that the parliament is going to celebrate the Mujib Year in a befitting manner and with great enthusiasm. She also said apart from the special session to be held on 22-23 March, parliament will host special seminars, special publications and Shishu Mela, said the release. “The younger generation will be inspired by this and they will gain a more transparent and profound knowledge about Bangabandhu and independence,” she added.
Bangladesh is celebrating the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 50 years of Independence which is a great honour for all Bengalis, Reeva Ganguly said.
The Indian envoy said, “The greatness of Bangabandhu is a great example and inspiration for the people of the world beyond the boundaries of Bangladesh,” added the release.
