26 March 2018, The Hague: To observe 47th Independence and National day in the Netherlands, a reception was hosted by the Embassy of Bangladesh in the Netherlands. The reception was held in Bangladesh House, which was nicely decorated with traditional decorative items, posters, banners and green and red flowers to introduce the guests with beautiful Bangladesh. Red carpet was rolled out as a symbol of Bangladeshi hospitality and the entrance were adorned with colourful flowers. A large number of guests, comprised of local dignitaries, diplomats, academics, scientists, judges, and a cross section of members of media, Bangladeshi diaspora in the Netherlands joined in the ceremony.
Ambassador Sheikh Mohammed Belal along with the members of the Embassy greeted the guests in Bangladeshi hospitality. To attain the optimum benefit, Ambassador urged to the Dutch Business people to be partner of Bangladesh’s obvious development. He also thanked the Bangladeshi community living in the Netherlands for their contributions to strengthen the tie of two friendly countries irrespective of economic and commercial relations. He also requested them to further connect Bangladesh and the Netherlands through sharing Dutch innovation and creativity and their experience achieved in different sectors.
On behalf of Dutch Government, Ms. Mira Woldberg, Head of South and South East Asia and Oceania Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands delivered her remarks. In her remarks, she congratulated Bangladesh on this happy occasion and briefly highlighted the areas of mutual cooperation between two countries. Mentioning that Bangladesh has achieved amazing socio-economic growth, she stated that the Netherlands is among top five investors in Bangladesh and they would continue their support for further enhancement. On behalf of the Netherlands Government, she commended Bangladesh for her outstanding position towards humanity. She acknowledged with deep appreciation that Bangladesh provided shelter to millions of forcibly displaced Rohingyas. She assured that the Netherlands will stand with Bangladesh to resolve the crisis.
Earlier, at the midnight of 26 March 2018 Embassy officials along with family members and members of Bangladesh community attended the programme of simultaneous rendering of the national anthem followed by ceremonial flag hoisting and recitation of message of Hon’ble President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and the State Minister for Foreign Affairs issued on the occasion of 47th Independence day and National day.
Overall guests appreciated the arrangement and enjoyed the evening with traditional Bangladeshi food.
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