President Mohammed Shahabuddin and his wife Dr Rebeka Sultana today hosted a reception at Bangabhaban on the occasion of the country’s 55th Victory Day.
As many as 7,218 guests, including some 266 members of the valiant freedom fighters and families of Birshreshtha gallantry award recipients attended reception held at green lawn of the President house this afternoon.
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Hassan, Adviser to the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs Faruk-e-Azam, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin, Ambassadors and High Commissioners of different countries, Supreme Court judges, chiefs of the three services, senior political leaders, academics, business community leaders, artistes, distinguished citizens, journalists and civil and military were among the guests.
President Shahabuddin along with Chief Justice, Liberation War Affairs adviser, CEC and chiefs of three services cut a cake at the VVIP Enclosure on the occasion.
The President also exchanged greetings with the injured freedom fighters and guests.
