The Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo has commemorated the historic March 7 speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
High Commissioner Tareq Md Ariful Islam ceremonially hoisted the national flag at the chancery Monday.
The high commission officials then placed a floral wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu and offered special prayers for him, his martyred family members and the continued prosperity of Bangladesh.
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The messages of the president and the prime minister were also read out.