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Following the tradition, Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Asad Alam Siam will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration day on January 20 that includes a formal swearing-in ceremony as well as musical performances and a celebratory parade. “There is a tradition and as per the tradition, this time too, Mission heads in the US have been invited,” Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Rafiqul Alam told reporters at the weekly briefing on Thursday. Ambassador Asad Alam Siam will attend the ceremony on behalf of the government of Bangladesh, Alam said, stressing that there has been no deviation from the tradition. Dhaka renews efforts to explore opportunities in Africa Trump will move back into the White House on Monday after he officially becomes the 47th President of the United States. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said that Bangladesh's ties with major powers like the United States are not government-specific, indicating no major change in relations during Donald Trump's presidency. "We have nothing to speculate," he said, expressing optimism things will move on smoothly in terms of relations with the United States. "Our relations with India, China and the US are very important. We will surely maintain balanced relations with these three countries protecting our own interests," Hossain said, adding that Bangladesh is not to be dissatisfied with any country. He said Bangladesh will maintain good relations with these three countries protecting Dhaka's interests. Dr Yunus to attend World Economic Forum in Switzerland President-elect Donald Trump is preparing more than 100 executive orders starting Day One of the new White House, in what amounts to a shock-and-awe campaign on border security, deportations and a rush of other policy priorities, according to an AP report. Trump told Republican senators about the onslaught ahead during a private meeting on Capitol Hill. Many of the actions are expected to launch on Inauguration Day, Jan 20, when he takes office. Bangladesh needs global support for climate adaptation: France Trump top adviser Stephen Miller outlined for the GOP senators the border security and immigration enforcement measures that are likely to launch soonest.

Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States, Muhammad Imran, has urged all to work unitedly under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to build a hunger-and-poverty-free, prosperous Bangladesh, imbued with the spirit of the Liberation War and the ideology of Bangabandhu. Taking part in a discussion marking ‘National Constitution Day’, Ambassador Imran described it as a historic day for the nation and highlighted its importance. He paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and said the greatest Bangalee of all time presented the long-awaited Constitution to the newly-independent nation within only 11 months of independence. The Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC on Friday observed ‘National Constitution Day’ in a befitting manner. On this day in 1972, the Constitution of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of Bangladesh, and it came into effect on December 16 in the same year. Read: Career diplomat Muhammad Imran named as Bangladesh ambassador to US The Embassy arranged a programme at the Bangabandhu Auditorium in the afternoon to commemorate the historic day, said the Embassy. The programme began with placing of floral wreaths at the bust of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by Ambassador Imran. Officials and employees of the Embassy were present at that time. Then the messages from the President and the Prime Minister were read out by Minister (Consular) Mohammad Habibur Rahman ‍and Counsellor (Political-III) Shamima Yeasmin Smrite. Minister (Economic) Md. Mahadee Hassan also took part in the discussion, while Counsellor Mohammad Moniruzzaman conducted the program.

Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States M Shahidul Islam has said Mujibnagar embodies the pride of the Bangalee nation in the struggle for freedom from the occupational forces. He paid deep tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, three million martyrs and two lakh tortured mothers and sisters. The Ambassador, while addressing a discussion meeting, said Bangladesh earned liberation not only by sacrifice but also by valor of the freedom fighters. Also read: Historic Mujibnagar Day observed in Seoul Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC observed the historic Mujibnagar Day on Saturday with due solemnity and respect. To mark the day, the Embassy organised the discussion meeting at Bangabandhu Auditorium of the Chancery in the morning. Messages issued by President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Mujibnagar Day were read out. A documentary titled “Mujibnagar Sarker” was screened at the event. Also read: Mujibnagar govt played historic role in freedom struggle of Bangladesh: Envoy A special prayer was offered, seeking divine blessings and salvation of the departed souls of Bangabandhu, four national leaders, and all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the liberation war as well as for peace and progress of Bangladesh. Later, Ambassador Shahidul Islam, along with the diplomats working in the Embassy, placed a floral wreath at the bust of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.