47th Anniversary of Independence and National Day of Bangladesh @ Makati Shangri-La

MANILA, Philippines — Last Mar. 26, ambassadors, members of the diplomatic and consular corps and other friends of the Embassy of Bangladesh gathered to commemorate the 47th Anniversary of Independence and National Day of Bangladesh at the Rizal Ballroom of Makati Shangri-la.

“This year is a landmark year in Bangladesh’s history,” Bangladeshi Ambassador Asad Alam Siam said as he highlighted the historic milestone in his country’s history, while remembering the sacrifices of the freedom fighters that led to the liberation of Bangladesh.

Third Secretary Md Arafat Rahman and his wife Zinia, Madam Farhana Saif, Bangladesh Ambassador Asad Alam Siam and Singapore Ambassador Kok Li Peng

“In pursuing our diplomatic objectives, the government has been consistent in upholding the principle of ?Friendship to all, malice towards none’ as enunciated by the Father of the Nation,” Ambassador Saim beamed. “Imbued with the spirit of war, of liberation and democratic values, let us work together irrespective of caste, creed and party opinion to make our hard-earned independence more meaningful. Let this be the pledge of our Independence and National Day.”

Guatemala Consul Mellie Ablaza, Grace Glory Go and Togo Consul Evie Costa