Polish bridge illuminated in red and green to mark Bangladesh Victory Day
The Śląsko-Dąbrowski Bridge of Poland was illuminated in the colours of Bangladesh's flag on the occasion of Bangladesh's Victory Day on 16 December.
The bridge was illuminated from 7:00pm to midnight, reads a press release.
The Warsaw City Corporation and the Department of City and Road Authority took the initiative to celebrate Bangladesh's Victory Day.
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The Embassy of Bangladesh in Poland also celebrated the Victory Day with due solemnity.
The day began with the hoisting of the national flag by Kazi Muntasir Murshed, Minister and Charge d'Affaires, in the presence of embassy officials and staff.
The programme continued with recitations from holy scriptures, followed by the reading of messages from the President, Chief Adviser, and Foreign Affairs Adviser of Bangladesh. Guests, including expatriate Bangladeshis and Polish dignitaries, enjoyed a documentary showcasing the significance of the day.
During a discussion session, speakers paid tribute to the sacrifices of the freedom fighters and the countless mothers and sisters of the Liberation War.
Muntasir Murshed emphasised preserving the spirit of Victory Day for future generations, urging expatriates to instill cultural values in their children and contribute to the nation's economy by sending remittances through official channels.
