Bangladesh has a rich culture, ornate literature and triumphed history that need to be shared with the new generation of Myanmar for a better understanding and mutual prosperity of the two friendly neighboring countries, Ambassador Dr Md Monwar Hossain has said.
He was addressing the Book Donation Ceremony at the National Library in Nay Pyi Taw – the administrative capital of Myanmar – on Friday. Deputy Minister for Ministry of Religious Affairs & Culture of Myanmar Daw Nu Mya Zan was present at the handing over ceremony, reads a press release.
During the programme, more than 100 titles with multiple copies covering economic development, independence struggle of Bangladesh, language, history, art, culture, literary works and trends, festivals, natural beauty, touristic places, rural development were donated to the library.
Two large book shelves were also donated to the library to showcase the books which will be named as “Know Bangladesh” corner.
As a token of donation, the Ambassador formally handed over “The Unfinished Memoirs” of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and “The Quest for Vision 2021” by the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
This was the first ever book donation by the Embassy of Bangladesh to the National Library in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
Ambassador Dr Md Monwar Hossain in his remarks highlighted Bangladesh as one of the fastest growing economies in South Asia which also has a thousand years old history and culture.
Dr Hossain highlighted significant achievements of Bangladesh in the socio-economic field, those made Bangladesh a role model for development in the world.
He also said Bangladesh is on the right track to be a middle-income country by 2031 and a developed country by 2041 under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Ambassador Hossain emphasized the importance of cultural presentation alongside economic development for inclusive and sustainable progress in all aspects.
He highlighted cultural exchange as a crucial element for fostering mutual understanding, cross-cultural competencies, respect diversity and ultimately building friendship and cooperation between nations.
The initiative of the Embassy to donate books to the National Library aims to further strengthening the bilateral relationship through knowledge sharing and will help to strengthen political, economic, and social ties for long-term stability and prosperity.
Directors General of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Political Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and officers of Bangladesh Embassy, Yangon were present at the programme. The Embassy also will donate some books to the Yangon branch of the National Library soon.
