Memorial ceremony for the victims of Holey Artisan Bakery Terror Attack in 2016

On July 1, the 7th memorial day for all the victims of the tragic terrorist incident, Ambassador IWAMA Kiminori laid a wreath at the site of the Holey Artisan Bakery Attack, the Italy Ambassador’s Residence and the monument to the police officers who devoted their lives to the duty respectively.

Representatives of JICA Bangladesh Office, Oriental Consultants Global in Dhaka, Japanese Association in Dhaka, Japanese Commerce and Industry Association in Dhaka, Japan Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry joined the ceremony.

At the ceremony, Ambassador Iwama expressed his condolences for the victims who lost lives in the tragedy.

Ambassador also stressed the importance of remembering of their contribution to the development of Bangladesh and reconfirmed, together with the Chief Representative of JICA Bangladesh and others, the will to advance the support for the development of Bangladesh taking the maximum safety and security measures.

Ambassador IWAMA mentioned “I would like to express my deepest condolences to all the departed souls on the 1st day of July.

7 years have passed since the terrorist attack had taken place, and my heart is still shocked with grief at the thought of bereaved families who lost their beloved ones, and I feel a strong sense of outrage at the terror that took away their dreams and aspirations in an instant.

I would like to pay attention to the fact that the seven Japanese victims came to Bangladesh to prepare for the MRT.

Today, I report them at the site of the attack that the construction efforts of MRT is under way and thanks to the tireless efforts of two countries the Line 6 was inaugurated last December and that the further construction has begun and will begin this year.

The wishes of those seven people who devoted themselves to the better future of Bangladesh will be passed to the next generation as the MRT further expands and develops.

I, as an Ambassador to this country, will make utmost efforts to carry on the legacy of the deceased and to further deepen the friendly relations between two countries."