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.