Bangladesh, Canada ties will expand, strengthen across all domains: Envoy

Bangladesh High Commissioner to Canada Dr Khalilur Rahman has expressed optimism that the bilateral relationship between Bangladesh and Canada will expand and strengthen in the future across all domains, including trade and investment.

He acknowledged the wholehearted support of the government and people of Canada during Bangladesh's Liberation War.

Speaking at the Independence Day programme, the envoy noted the historically friendly bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Canada since the establishment of diplomatic relations on 14 February 1972, especially in the areas of mutual interests, including human rights, development, counter-extremism, women's empowerment and combating climate change.

The Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa observed Independence and National Day with dignity and fervour.

Khalilur Rahman hoisted the national flag with the playing of national anthem at Bangladesh House in Ottawa in presence of all officers and officials of the High Commission.

A special prayer was offered to honour the souls of the Father of the Nation and the architect of independence, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the 3 million martyrs of the Liberation War.

In the second segment of the programme, a special discussion meeting, chaired by the High Commissioner, was convened in the High Commission's auditorium during the afternoon.

Valiant Freedom Fighters and members from the Bangladeshi community in Canada participated in this discussion meeting.

The program commenced with the placing of floral wreaths at the portrait of the Father of the Nation by the High Commissioner.

Following this, messages from the President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister on this occasion were read out by the High Commission officers.

This was followed by the screening of a documentary in commemoration of Independence and National Day.

The High Commissioner especially invited the valiant freedom fighters present in the discussion meeting to speak.

They hailed Bangladesh's independence as the nation's greatest achievement.

They pledged to work collectively to instill the spirit of the Liberation War and patriotism among the second and third generations of Bangladeshis residing in Canada.

The High Commissioner also posed for photographs with the valiant freedom fighters.