Veteran Dutch politician Jan Pronk has shed light on Bangladesh’s development, independence struggle and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s outstanding leadership in the 70s.
Pronk spoke at a commemorative event arrange by the Bangladesh Embassy to the Netherlands at The Humanity Hub in The Hague on Monday.
He also recalled his spirited interaction with Bangabandhu in Dhaka in 1973; and lauded leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Pronk was Dutch Minister of Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade for two terms (1973-77, 1989-98).
He played a key role in augmenting development cooperation to Bangladesh from the Netherlands and Europe as a whole (EEE) immediately following Bangladesh’s independence.
In the event, he released e-version of the Dutch edition of Bangabandhu’s Unfinished Memoirs on 150 e-book sites and online markets.
From today, Dutch-speaking people worldwide can buy the Dutch version for just €4.95.
After translating and printing the Dutch version (hard copy) in March 2021, Bangladesh Embassy took steps this innovative initiative and realised in one year.
This will now be the only digital version of any edition of Bangabandhu’s book, globally.
At the launch of the e-version of the Dutch edition, 4 Podcasts out of the Dutch edition were also made available which can be accessed at the Embassy’s website.
Afterwards, “Hasina- A Daughters Tale” was screened for the Ambassadors, diplomats and Dutch dignitaries present. Copies of the Dutch edition were presented to the guests as well.
Source: United News of Bangladesh