Staff Correspondent
National Day Reception of Bangladesh was held in Bhutan with great fervor and enthusiasm with the
participation of Bhutanese dignitaries from all levels, according to press release.
On this occasion, Bangladesh Embassy in Thimphu yesterday recently organized a reception at the
prestigious Terma Linca Hotel in Thimphu. The Queen Mother of Bhutan Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck of
Bhutan graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and Dasho Jigme
Singye Wangchuck were present as Royal representatives. The Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen was
present as a Guest of Honour. In the reception, a large number of dignitaries including Ministers,
Secretaries, Ambassadors, diplomates, intellectuals were also present. On this occasion, the Bhutanese
Queen Mother congratulated the people of Bangladesh and recalled the fruitful visit of the Bhutanese
King to Bangladesh in the last week of March as the ‘Guest of Honour’ of the Great Independence Day of
Bangladesh. Bhutanese Queen Mother expressed her satisfaction for the ongoing progress in
Bangladesh-Bhutan relations and praised the charismatic leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina. Foreign Secretary Ambassador Masud Bin Momen, in his speech, outlined Bangladesh
foreign policy and elaborated the path of mutual progress of Bangladesh and Bhutan for the benefit of
two peoples. On the welcome speech, Ambassador Shib Nath Roy elaborated Bangladesh-Bhutan
bilateral relations. He paid respect to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
and hoped that Bangladesh-Bhutan will prosper under the leadership of Prime Minister and the King of
Bhutan. Program was coordinated by Counsellor Sujan Debnath. To mark the ongoing special relations
between Bangladesh and Bhutan, Foreign Secretary handed over special ‘Bangladesh-Bhutan Friendship
Crest’ to the Bhutanes Queen Mother Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck and Princess Sonam Dechan
Wangchuck. As a symbol of cultural exchange between Bangladesh and Bhutan, the Royal Academy of
Performing Arts (RAPA) of Bhutan presented Bangladeshi song and dances, while and Bangladeshi
singers performed Bhutanese patriotic songs. Famous singer Dr. Vivek Karmahi performed Rabindra
Nath Tagore’s ‘Aji Bangladesh er Hriday Hote’. Cultural performances were rendered by Royal Academy
of Performing Arts (RAPA) and G-Music of Bhutan.
National Day Reception of Bangladesh held in Bhutan with Enthusiasm
