[🇵🇰] Pakistan Day Grand Reception in Dhaka, Bangladesh | 23 March 2024

[Old School]

Source: https://youtu.be/bI9THjakIQY?si=vwm3-bgBVC3Swtw7

High Commission hosts Pakistan Day Reception in Dhaka, Bangladesh | 23 March 2024
High Commissioner Syed Ahmed Maroof hosted a grand reception to celebrate Pakistan Day, commemorating the historic occasion with grace and fervor. The event, held in a local hotel and attended by over 350 guests, brought together dignitaries, diplomats, members of political parties, corporate executives, representatives of media, academia, and think tanks, and prominent members of the Pakistani diaspora in Bangladesh.
The Bangladeshi government's chief guest was Major General (Rtd) Abdus Salam MP, a senior cabinet member and Minister for Planning. The Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, Mr. Masud Bin Momen, also attended the reception.
Guests were treated to an evening of cultural splendor featuring Pakistan's breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, architectural splendor, and a delectable array of Pakistani cuisine.
Pakistan High Commissioner Syed Ahmed Maroof and the Chief Guest, Major General (R) Abdus Salam MP, Minister for Planning, emphasized the significant potential for enhancing relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh in trade, commerce, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people contacts in their speeches. The Planning Minister of Bangladesh congratulated the High Commission and the people of Pakistan on Pakistan's National Day and conveyed congratulations to the newly elected government of Pakistan.
The High Commissioner expressed his gratitude to the Chief Guest, Foreign Secretary, government officials, media members, and the Pakistani diaspora for gracing the event with their presence.

 

[Old School]

Interestingly, despite having High-Com invitations, nobody from the opposition Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh or BNP attended the ceremony. Most likely, they did not want to upset New Delhi. A lot of Awami League and BD government officials were present.

 

[Old School]

High Commissioner's interaction with Media Persons at Pakistan House, Dhaka​

High Commissioner for Pakistan to Bangladesh, Syed Ahmed Maroof hosted dinner reception for Bangladeshi Journalists at Pakistan House, Dhaka. The High Commissioner engaged in insightful discussions with the media persons and expressed his gratitude over their presence at the dinner.

 

[Mainerik]

@Krishna with Flute

 

[Krishna with Flute]

I am impressed. BD should definitely celebrate it. They have killed 3 million of Bengalis.

 

[Bilal9]

I am impressed. BD should definitely celebrate it. They have killed 3 million of Bengalis.

Why is mausi (auntie) more concerned than mother?

India does not need to poke its nose in Bangladesh affairs.

 

[Bilal9]

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Why is mausi (auntie) more concerned than mother?

India does not need to poke its nose in Bangladesh affairs.

What is the problem if Mausi appreciates what happened.