Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today issued a message greeting the countrymen on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year 1431, to be celebrated tomorrow. In her message, the premier said Pahela Baishakh is first day of Bengali New Year and it is universal festival. It is the day of harmony and the great reunion of Bengalis, she said. Sheikh Hasina called upon all, irrespective of religion and caste, to wake up with new joy forgetting the sorrows and failures of the past year. The search for the identity and roots of Bengalis can be found through its celebration, Sheikh Hasina said, adding that Pahela Baishakh is a reflection of the Bangalees. During the Pakistan period, the colonial power wanted to destroy the Bengali tradition, the premier said, adding that the Bengalis resisted it with the strength of self-identity and their own culture. Bengalis joined the struggle for liberation by holding that power under the leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, she continued. She said the combined flow of culture and politics has been turned into a struggle for independence and freedom. "This is how independent sovereign Bangladesh emerged in the world," Sheikh Hasina added. Following this, the traditional Mangal Shovajatra has been recognized as world heritage by UNESCO, she said. "The international recognition of it is undoubtedly a great achievement. Following this path, the Bangalees will become the best nation in the world community," Hasina said. The Bengali nation cannot be suppressed as the achievements and progress of the Bangalee heroes will be remembered ages after ages, she said. Ethnic heritage and pride are also the key to the lifelong struggle of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in establishing the ideologies such as secularism, liberalism, nationalism and democracy, the premier added. She hoped that this year's Baishakh will be a great inspiration for the nation to fight against militancy, fundamentalism, extremism and anti-liberation forces and to build a society free from hunger and poverty  and a golden Bangladesh cum Smart Bangladesh as dreamt by Bangabandhu.   Source: BSS

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has greeted the countrymen on Wednesday (April 10)  on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. PM said in a video message, "Dear Countrymen, Assalamualaikum, the holy Eid-ul-Fitr has come within us again after a month of fasting. Eid means joy. Let us share the joy of Eid with relatives, neighbors and all."  "May the Eid-ul-Fitr bring boundless joy, happiness and peace in our lives. May you all be well, healthy and safe. Eid Mubarak," she added. Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Thursday (April 11) as the moon of Shawwal of 1445 Hijri was not sighted in the sky of the country on Tuesday evening.  

The National Press Club in Washington DC held its annual membership meeting on Friday evening. At the meeting, outgoing President of the Club Ms. Eileen O'Reilly handed over the gavel to newly-elected President Ms. Emily Wilkins. Minister (Press) at Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC AZM Sajjad Hossain attended the function as a member of the prestigious club of the USA. On behalf of the Bangladesh Embassy, the Minister (Press) extended heartfelt greetings to the new president of the club Ms. Emily Wilkins and wished her success in running the club. He also congratulated and thanked the outgoing President Ms. Eileen O'Reilly for successfully conducting the activities of the club during her tenure.  Earlier, Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA Mr. Muhammad Imran and Press Minister AZM Sajjad Hossain met the outgoing President Ms. Eileen O’Reilly at the Press Club.

"Japan welcomes that overall, the election was generally conducted peacefully. As far as our mission was able to observe, the election process was conducted in accordance with procedures," a press release by embassy of Japan in Bangladesh says today (Jan 10).   According to the press release, Japan hopes that Bangladesh, as a strategic partner, will make progress in its efforts for further development as a democratic nation. Japan intends to continue to support Bangladesh for its development and prosperity, and further develop the bilateral relationship.

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Monday (Jan 8) met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and greeted her on the election victory in the 12th national parliamentary polls.  The envoy on behalf of the government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed warm greetings and congratulations on her election victory.  He greeted her with a flower bouquet. The envoy expressed hope that during the new term of her government, there will be even stronger momentum and growth in the bilateral partnership in support of each other’s national development. High Commissioner noted that India will continue to support the people of Bangladesh in realizing their vision of a stable, progressive and prosperous nation, guided by their long-standing friendship and inspired by their shared sacrifices of the Liberation War.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his warmest greetings to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina and to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the holy festival of Eid al-Azha. In his letter, Prime Minister Modi highlighted that the sacred festival of Eid ul-Azha serves as a strong reminder of the values of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood.  He also noted that the bonds between the people of India and Bangladesh are forged in the shared history, cultural kinship as well as sacrifices of people on both sides.  He expressed his confidence that the holy festival of Eid-ul-Azha will bring our people even closer.

On the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina extended heartfelt greetings and wishes to all Muslims in Bangladesh and around the world.  Prime Minister stated, "Eid-ul-Azha teaches us these lessons: Peace, solidarity, sacrifice, and sense of brotherhood. In her message on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha PM Hasina said, "Hazrat Ibrahim (peace be upon him) had established an unparalleled example by sacrificing his beloved son Hazrat Ismail (peace be upon him) for the sake of Allah, which we, the muslims are follow and will follow forever as a ritual.. She added, "Every year, devout muslims establish a bond of empathy and equality among their relatives. poor and distressed people by distributing their sacrificial animals meat. Sheikh Hasina said, "Let the Muslim community's practice of sacrifice, self-purification, self-discipline, harmony, and love prevail in individual, family, social, and national life. May every person's life be filled with happiness and joy of Eid." Emphasizing the essence of Eid-ul-Azha, she called upon everyone to actively participate in welfare-oriented activities from their respective positions, contributing to the creation of an inclusive, prosperous, and peaceful Digital Bangladesh.  Prime Minister expressed her hope, saying, "Like every year, joy and happiness will reach everyone's life through this Eid."

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, "The Eid teaches peace, harmony and brotherhood. Forgetting hatred and violence, people are bound by the bonds of equality, friendship and harmony.  Eid brings joy to everyone's life irrespective of rich and poor. Happy Eid to all of us." On Friday, April 21, in a message, the Prime Minister wished all the Muslims of the country and the world on the holy Eid-ul-Fitr and urged to establish the spirit of Islam, the religion of peace, at all levels of individual, social and national life by avoiding all kinds of injustice, lawlessness, violence and superstition. She said, "Let self-purification, restraint, harmony of Muslims prevail in individual, family, society and state life. May the life of every person be filled with happiness and endless joy of Eid. May all the people around the world be happy, well-being and future prosperity on this day.

US President Joe Biden has greeted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the people on the Independence Day, saying that the South Asian nation understand deeply the value of freedom and independence as it fought courageously in 1971 to choose their own fate. “On behalf of the United States, I wish you (Sheikh Hasina) and the people of Bangladesh a happy Independence Day. The Bangladeshi people understand deeply the value of freedom and independence as they fought courageously in 1971 to choose their own fate and to speak their own language,” the US President wrote in a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The US Embassy in Dhaka today shared the letter where Biden said during the over 50 years of diplomatic relations, the United States and Bangladesh have achieved a lot together. Biden wrote the past half a century of bilateral ties yielded advancing economic development, strengthening people-to-people ties, addressing global health and climate issues, partnering on the humanitarian response to Rohingya refugees, and committing to a prosperous, secure, democratic, and independent Bangladesh. He highly acclaimed Bangladesh Prime Minister as Bangladesh has opened its arms and welcomed nearly one million Rohingya refugees.  “You set an example for the world of empathy and generosity in practice. We share a commitment to finding long-term solutions to the Rohingya refugee crisis and holding perpetrators of atrocities accountable,” said Biden.   He applauded Bangladesh’s demonstrated commitment to protecting the most vulnerable as the largest contributor to peacekeeping operations. “We thank Bangladesh for co-hosting the Global Action Plan ministerial that significantly elevated the political commitment to end the global pandemic,” Biden added.  The US President said as Bangladesh approaches its next election, I am reminded of the deep value both of our nations' people place on democracy, equality, respect for human rights, and free and fair elections. “On the day of celebration, please accept my sincere wishes to you and the people of Bangladesh. Joy Bangla,” the US President concluded. 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has greeted the countrymen vowing to build poverty-hunger free Smart and Sonar Bangladesh marking the 53rd Independence and National Day. "Bangladesh is marching ahead on the highway of development. Let us build poverty and hunger free "Sonar Bangladesh" being inspired by the Father of the Nation's ideal. Bangladesh will be a smart country," she said in an Independence Day message. In the 51-second message of greetings, the premier said: "Assalamualaikum, I am extending my heartiest greetings to all Bangladeshi citizens staying at home and abroad marking the Independence Day." She recalled with due honour all the martyrs including the great Liberation War ones on the occasion of the Independence Day. She said, "We achieved the victory through a 23-year political struggle and a Liberation War of nine months and got an independent and sovereign country under the leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman." The premier concluded the message saying: "Stay well, stay healthy".