Bangladesh Embassy in Mexico celebrates historic 7 March

ZOOMBANGLA DESK: The Embassy of Bangladesh, Mexico City today celebrated the auspicious Golden Jubilee of the historic 7 March Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with due respect, solemnity, and fervour.

The day commenced by hoisting of the National Flag by Ambassador Abida Islam with the tune of the national anthem and placing a flower wreath to the bust of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in presence of the members of Bangladesh community as well as all the Embassy officials.

It was followed by the reading out of the messages of the Hon’ble President and the Hon’ble Prime Minister given on this occasion.

The ‘Historic 7th March speech’ of Bangabandhu, was read out by the local employees of the Embassy, both in English and Spanish languages.

A special documentary titled ‘The Historic 7th March speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’ including a short film based on the liberation war of Bangladesh namely, ‘Omar Faruker Ma’ directed by Zahidur Rahman Biplob were screened at the event.

Ambassador Abida Islam in her speech paid rich tribute to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as well as to all the valiant freedom fighters.

In her speech, she elaborated the significance of the ‘Historic 7th March Speech’ and its contribution in the War of Independence of Bangladesh in 1971. The event came to an end by entertaining the attendees with the traditional cuisine of Bangladesh.