Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Wednesday celebrated the third International Day of Yoga at Bangabandhu National Stadium with around 4,000 participants.
Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury attended the event as the chief guest while State Minister for Sports Dr Biren Sikder and Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Harsh Vardhan Shringla were also present during the occasion.
Around 4,000 participants including celebrities, singers, sports personalities and senior journalists took part in the programme.
A video message of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also shared with the participants at the beginning of the event. The event lasted for around two hours beginning from 7:00 am.
A curtain raiser event has already been held with celebrities, yoga gurus and enthusiasts at the High Commission of India.
