Beijing, March 29 -- The Embassy of Bangladesh in Beijing observed the nation's Independence Day and National Day with due solemnity on March 26.

The programme began with the raising of the national flag by Bangladesh's Ambassador to China, Md Nazmul Islam, in the presence of embassy officials and staff, followed by a recitation from the Holy Quran and readings of messages from the President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh.

The ceremony concluded with a prayer for the souls of war heroes and for the country's continued prosperity.

In the evening, a grand diplomatic reception was held at a local hotel, attended by Chinese government officials, diplomats, business leaders, universit...