Dhaka: A colorful dinner featuring traditional Filipino cuisine was arranged in the capital’s Baridhara area on Monday evening with the presence of distinguished diplomats, development professionals, academics, and corporate leaders. Masud Jamil Khan, Deputy Managing Director of Cosmos Group and Honorary Consul of Ireland in Bangladesh, along with his wife Kate Jaro Khan, hosted the event at their residence, emphasizing the rich culinary heritage of the Philippines and the spirit of international friendship.
According to United News of Bangladesh, diplomats from various countries, representatives of international organizations, and notable figures from the corporate and academic sectors gathered at the event. Among the guests were renowned scholar-diplomat and former Advisor on Foreign Affairs of a caretaker government, Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Executive Editor and Online Editor of The Daily Inqilab, Fahima Bahauddin, UNESCO Bangladesh Head of Education, Norihide Furukawa, Standard Chartered Bangladesh Managing Director, Emamul Huq, and BRAC University Professor, Dr. Ainun Nishat.
Guests enjoyed a variety of traditional Filipino dishes while engaging in discussions on cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and international cooperation. Held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, the dinner served as a platform for networking and interaction among diplomats, academics, and corporate leaders from different countries.
The hosts emphasized that such gatherings play an important role in strengthening mutual understanding, friendship, and cultural ties among people from diverse backgrounds.