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DHAKA, April 25, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh High Commission in Pakistan on Tuesday arranged a colorful reception and dinner programme marking the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh.
Over five hundred guests including Pakistani ministers and high officials, Ambassadors/High Commissioners of various countries, Heads of the United Nations and international organizations, leaders of business organizations, journalists, representatives of civil society, media personalities, and expatriate Bangladeshis, attended the event, said a High Commission press release here today.
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Pakistan, Md. Iqbal Hossain Khan along with his wife Nahid Raushan, and officials of the High Commission warmly welcomed the guests at the programme.
Federal Minister for Defence of Pakistan Khawaja Muhammad Asif graced the event as the Chief Guest on behalf of the Government of Pakistan while Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhury, Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives of Pakistan Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhry, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Minister of State for National Food Security and Research Malik Rashid Ahmad Khan, Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Kisho Mal Khel Das, Senators and Members of the National Assembly, Members of Provincial Assemblies, were present.
High Commissioner Md. Iqbal Hossain Khan paid deep respect to the freedom fighters and those who participated in the 2024 mass uprising.
He stressed the need to realize the aspirations of the people of both countries by strengthening bilateral relations.
On behalf of the Government of Pakistan, Federal Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, in his congratulatory speech, extended his greetings to the Government and people of Bangladesh on their Independence and National Day.
He lauded Bangladesh's significant progress in the socio-economic sector. Highlighting the historical ties and bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan, he emphasized the necessity of further strengthening these relations to enhance development cooperation between the people of both countries.
Later, the High Commissioner, along with the Chief Guest and special guests, cut a cake. The invited guests were treated with a variety of Bangladeshi delicious dishes, read the release.
