Queen Elizabeth greets Bangladesh on 50 years of independence

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DHAKA, Mar 22, 2021 (BSS) – Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has
conveyed her warmest congratulations and best wishes for the people of
Bangladesh on the occasion of the country’s 50 years of independence.

“On the special occasion of your 50th Independence Day, I am delighted to
convey to Your Excellency my congratulations, together with my best wishes to
the people of Bangladesh,” Bangladesh High Commission in London today quoted
the Queen as she wrote in a message sent to President M Abdul Hamid.

She added: “We share ties of friendship and affection, which remain the
foundation of our partnership, are as important today as fifty years ago.
After what has been a difficult year, I hope we may look forward to
overcoming global health challenges and to better times in the future”.