Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Sunday observed the 47th anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s Joliot Curie Peace Prize given in recognition of his contributions to world peace.  The Father of the Nation was awarded the medal on May 23 in 1973. It was the first international award to the newly-independent Bangladesh. The officers and employees of the mission, led by High Commissioner Muhammad Imran paid homage to Bangabandhu in the mission premises, said a media release.

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Muhammad Imran on Sunday said the historic 7th March speech of Bangabandhu delivered ex tempore before a sea of people at the then-Race Course (now Suhrawardy Uddayan) in Dhaka will forever inspire the people of Bangladesh. 

Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Wednesday celebrated the Victory Day with a vow to work for boosting Bangladesh’s remarkable progress in socio-economic and political fields.

Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi hosted an essay writing and painting competition for children on Sunday to wrap up its two-day programme in observance of the National Mourning Day.