Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The High Commission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in Sri Lanka hosted a reception to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo yesterday. (26 March)
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) attended the event as a special guest.
Hon. Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, the Minister for Health and Mass Media, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The Bangladesh High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H.E. Andalib Elias, along with the Defence Advisor, Commodore M Moniruzzaman welcomed the distinguished guests at the venue. In his address, the H...