With due respect and fervor, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Mexico City observed the historic March 7.
The day commenced by hoisting of the national flag by Ambassador Abida Islam to the tune of the national anthem and placing a wreath at the bust of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in presence of the members of the Bangladesh community as well as all the embassy officials.
It was followed by reading out the messages of the President and Prime Minister given on this occasion.
The historic March 7 speech of Bangabandhu was read out by the local staff members of the embassy, both in English and Spanish languages.
A special documentary titled ‘The Historic 7th March speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’ and a short film based on the Liberation War of Bangladesh, ‘Omar Faruker Ma’ directed by Zahidur Rahman Biplob, were screened at the event.
Ambassador Abida Islam in her speech paid rich tributes to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as well as to all the valiant freedom fighters.
In her speech, she elaborated the significance of the March 7 speech and its contribution in the war for independence in 1971.
Source: United News of Bangladesh