Bangladesh High Commission Canberra arranged a reception on the eve of the 37th Independence and National Day of Bangladesh at the Australian High Court Building, at Canberra on the 26th of March. There were many distinguished guests including Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, high officials of the Government of Australia including from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, politicians, military officers, members of diplomatic corps, media personnel, cultural activists, social activists and members of the Bangladesh expatriate community. High Commissioner, H.E Humayan Kabir, and Mrs. Kabir along with high commission staff welcomed all the guests. During the evening, a toast was offered while both the Bangladeshi and Australian national anthems played. A short presentation was shown on Bangladesh and its landmarks and features.
From left: H.E M Humayan Kabir, Mrs. Rokeya Kabir, Restadul Islam and Mohammad Fafimul Islam
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Mrs. Rokeya Kabir Welcoming the guests
H.E M Humayan kabir welcoming the guests
Mohammad Fahimul Islam welcoming the guests