The Australian High Commission has celebrated the achievements of women in sports at an event marking Australia Day at the Australian High Commission. Leading Bangladeshi sportswomen in badminton, swimming, shooting, weightlifting and archery, as well as members of the BKSP women’s team, attended the function held on Tuesday. The Australian High Commissioner, Jeremy Bruer, recognised their achievements.  “We celebrate their achievements as champions of women’s empowerment, and role models for millions of women and girls across Bangladesh.” The High Commissioner described Australia Day as an occasion on which to celebrate modern, multicultural Australia. At the same time, it was a day on which to interrogate and reflect upon the country’s 60,000-year-old history and to acknowledge indigenous Australians’fundamental place in Australia’s story. Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni was the chief guest. Read more: T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Women’s team off to Australia The event was attended by ministers, members of parliament, members of the diplomatic community, senior officers from the Bangladesh Armed Forces, senior officials from the Bangladesh Government and business, development, humanitarian, political and civil leaders, and the media.

Australian High Commission in Dhaka has celebrated the diversity of Australia’s people and cultures, including Australia’s indigenous people, one of the oldest continuous cultures in the world.