President Abdul Hamid and his wife Rashida Khanom hosted a reception at Bangabhaban marking the country`s 45th Victory Day. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined the reception on the lush green lawn of the President`s house, reports BSS. Valiant freedom fighters and family members of Birshreshtha gallantry award recipients attended the reception. Speaker of parliament, Chief Justice, Prime Minister`s special envoy and former president HM Ershad, cabinet members, advisers to the Prime Minister, diplomats, state ministers, senior lawyers, Supreme Court judges, election commissioners, chiefs of three services, members of parliament, senior political leaders, senior civil and military officers, academics, business community leaders, senior journalists, artistes and distinguished citizens also joined the gathering. Members of National Cadet Corps of Sri Lanka, India and the Maldives attended the reception. The President and the Prime Minister cut a cake on the occasion. President Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina exchanged greetings with the injured freedom fighters and other guests.
