The Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC has celebrated the golden jubilee of the conferment of the Joliot-Curie Peace Medal on greatest Bangalee of all time, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in a befitting manner.
In 1973, Bangabandhu, the architect of independence and the forerunner of democracy and peace movement, was awarded the Julio-Curie Peace Prize by the World Peace Council.
To commemorate the historic day, the embassy took a programme on Tuesday paying tributes to the Father of the Nation and remembering his outstanding contributions to establishing peace in the world, said a press release.
Officials and employees led by Ambassador Muhammad Imran placed wreaths at the bust of Father of the Nation at Bangabandhu Corner of the embassy.
The messages issued on the occasion by the president and the prime minister were read out by Deputy Chief of Mission Ferdousi Shahriar and Counsellor (Public Diplomacy) Arifa Rahman Ruma at the auditorium of the embassy. Later, a documentary was screened on the occasion.
Speaking at the event Ambassador Imran recalled Bangabandhu's great role in achieving independence and establishing world peace.
Describing May 23 as a glorious day for Bengali nation, the Ambassador said the Father of the Nation dedicated his entire life to the quest for peace and freedom. During his long political career, Bangabandhu always supported the peace-loving people at home and abroad and stood beside them, he said.
Minister (Economic) Md. Mahadee Hasan also took part in the discussion and focused on the Father of the Nation’s long struggle to earn independence and establish world peace.
Special prayer seeking eternal peace of the departed souls of Bangabandhu and his other family members martyred on the fateful night of August 15, 1975 was also offered. Head of Chancery and Counsellor (Political) Md Moniruzzaman conducted the programme.