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‘Bangladesh Development fair’ in New York showcases dev trajectory
DHAKA, Nov 10, 2018 (BSS)- Bangladesh Development fair was held at
Consulate General’s auditorium in New York on Friday showcasing Bangladesh’s
development trajectory.
The event was organised jointly by the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to
the United Nations (UN) and Bangladesh Consulate General in New York.
Fekitamoeloa Katoa ‘Utoikamanu, under secretary-general and high
representative, United Nations Office of the High Representative for LDCs,
LLDCs and SIDS was present as the chief guest of the event while Dr Selim
Jahan, director of human development report office, UNDP and Ambassador
Sandeep Chakravorty, consul general of India in New York, joined as special
guests, an official handout received here today.
Senior Economic Affairs Officer of the Committee for Development Policy of
UN Matthias Bruckner, Chief of Humanitarian Field Support of UNICEF Sara
Bordas-Eddy, Programme Manager of United Nations Capital Development Fund
Jaffer Machano, Chairman of US-Bangladesh Global Chamber of Commerce Aziz
Ahmad, Senior advisor to the US Bangladesh Global Chamber of Commerce Savio
Chan, Acting President of US Awami League Mohammed Shamsuddin Azad, Community
Coordinator of Queens Borough President Mohamed Hack and Community Associate
of New York City Mayor’s Office Thahitun Mariam were present, among others,
on the occasion.
The event began with the screening of documentaries showcasing an
‘Indomitable Bangladesh’ and its development trajectory. The cultural segment
featured a dance number performed by a renowned local cultural group
‘Nrittanjali’ paying tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman and martyrs of the Bangladesh’s Liberation War.
They also danced to the tune of popular patriotic songs. Recitation of
Bangla poem by expatriate artist SAM Muktadir and several Bangladeshi songs
rendered by Sree Chinmoy Group were other highlights of the cultural
programme which enthralled the audience.
Fekitamoeloa projected the resolute development journey of Bangladesh and
highlighted the various achievements of Sheikh Hasina’s government such as
robust economic growth, strong national ownership, leadership, planning and
implementation capacities, institutions, rapid industrialization and economic
diversification.
“Bangladesh is now branded as ‘one of Asia’s most remarkable success
stories” she said.
Mentioning Prime Minister (PM)’s visionary leadership in the way to
success, the Permanent Representative Ambassador Masud Bin Momen said that
Bangladesh is emerging like a phoenix from the ashes of a bloody War of
Liberation and currently is considered to be one of the developing world’s
greatest success stories.
“This is a fitting testimony to our achievements under PM Sheikh Hasina’s
leadership who has led the country from the front to fulfill the dream of
‘Sonar Bangla’ as envisaged by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh
Mujibur Rahman,” he said.
He also highlighted Bangladesh’s successes at the United Nations in
various fields.
Consul General of Bangladesh Sadia Faizunnesa delivered the welcome
remarks. She thanked expatriate Bangladeshi for contributing country’s
development and urged to invest more in the development of Bangladesh.
Highlighting comparative development indicators between Bangladesh and
others south Asian Countries Dr Selim Jahan mentioned Bangladesh’s
development is unprecedented among all of its neighbors.
Mentioning Bangladesh as an important development partner and the closest
neighbor, Ambassador Sandeep Chakravorty said India would always stand
besides Bangladesh’s development.
“Bangladesh is an example for not only south Asia but for the entire
world. This has been possible due to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s foresight
and stewardship,” he added.
The Fair venue was tastefully decorated with publicity materials
highlighting the achievements of Sheikh Hasina’s government.
BSS/PR/SRH/SSS/1625 hrs