SHILLONG: The neighbouring country of Bangladesh has arranged funds to organise Bangladesh national day celebration programme on March 26 in the state of Meghalaya for first time.
This was informed by Bangladesh Assistant High Commissioner to India, Shah Mohammad Tanvir Monsur during the One- Day Workshop on Responsible Tourism that was held at the State Convention Centre, Pinewood Hotel in the city on Monday.
“Bangladesh has arranged fund to organise national day celebration programme of Bangladesh on March 26 in the state as Meghalaya is an important state for Bangladesh,” he said.
Later, speaking to reporters after the programme, he said it was usual diplomatic custom to observe the National Day of a particular country in a befitting manner.
“Our Assistant High Commission is based in Guwahati but this year Bangladesh government has instructed me that there should be another national celebration day in Shillong also,” he said.
He added there will be simultaneous national celebration day programme in Shillong and Guwahati.
According to him, Meghalaya has serious and historic contribution during Liberation War in 1971.
“We plan to arrange national celebration day programme in Shillong this year which will for the first time,” he added.
Besides the historical implications, Monsur further said celebrating the national day of Bangladesh is imperative to strengthen the bi-lateral ties between India and Bangladesh.
“Between Meghalaya and Bangladesh, there is a possible number of trades particularly in the items of coal, boulders, hard rocks and limestone and it is important to promote bi-lateral relationship between India and Bangladesh in Shillong,” he added.
On the celebration of National Day of Bangladesh, tributes will be paid to Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.
Bangladesh observes its independence day on March 26.
