, March 28 -- The Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo observed the 55th Anniversary of the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh with due fervor and festivity on March 26.

The day commenced at the chancery with the ceremonial hoisting of the National Flag.

In the evening, a reception was hosted at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo.

Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media of Sri Lanka, graced the occasion as the chief guest, said a media release.

The event was further honored by the presence of former Presidents and Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka, Ministers, former Speakers of Parliament, Deputy Speaker, Governors of the Provinces, Members of Parliament, heads of diplomatic missions, representatives of international or...