Bangladesh’s Independence Day celebrated thru exhibition

The Russian House in Dhaka in collaboration with Muktijoddha Academy Trust organised a discussion meeting followed by photo exhibition titled ‘Role of Russia in Liberation War and Development of Bangladesh’ dedicated to the 52nd anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence on March 30.

In his speech Abdul Kalam Azad, chairman of the Liberation Academy Trust, gratefully recalled the heroic struggle of the Bengali nation for freedom and the sacrifices for this lofty goal (about 3 million killed) underlining the former USSR emergency assistance and post-independence economic reconstruction, Russia’s role in creating the framework which should not be forgotten.

Maxim Dobrokhotov, director of the Russian House in Dhaka, drew attention to the historical nature of the bilateral relations between the then Soviet Union and the Russian Federation and Bangladesh, their continuity and today’s progressive development in the political, economic, educational and cultural fields, interaction at a higher level.

Freedom fighters and their families from different parts of the country including Dhaka were also present in this memorable event.