Date: 07 March 2023:

Bangladesh Embassy in Kuwait observed, the “Historic 7th March” at the Chancery in a befitting manner on Tuesday 07 March 2023. Presided over by Mr. Mohammed Abul Hossain, Minister (Labour) and Chargé d'affaires,   Embassy officials, members of the community and representatives of the Print and electronic media were presented the program.

On this day, in the early morning Minister (Labour) and Chargé d'affaires Mr. Mohammed Abul Hossain hoisted the National Flag ceremoniously in the presence of the Embassy Officials and number of members of Bangladesh community in Kuwait. Later on Chargé d'affaires along with other officers of the Embassy placed floral wreath before the portrait of the Father of the Nation and Special Dua and Munajat were offered seeking divine blessings for all martyrs and prayed for the continued progress of the country.

Later on, the discussion program began with recitation from the Holy Quran at the Embassy Hall Room.  The messages given by the Hon'ble President and the Hon'ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh on the occasion of the ‘Historic 7th March’ read out by Officers of the Embassy. A video documentary on ‘Historic 7th March Speech’ was displayed at the program.

The discussion session took place in a very lively atmosphere. In the presence of Minister (Labour) and Chargé d'affaires Mr. Mohammed Abul Hossain, members of Bangladesh community in Kuwait including various professionals, freedom fighters, leaders of cultural organizations voluntarily took part in the session. They recall the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with deep respect in their speeches. They highlighted the importance of the ’Historic 7th March Speech’ of Bangabandhu in achieving the independence of Bangladesh.

In his speech, Minister (Labour) and Chargé d'affaires Mr. Mohammed Abul Hossain recalled with great reverence the greatest Bengali of all times, the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members martyred on 15 August 1975. He also paid tribute to four national leaders, three million martyrs and two hundred thousand mothers and sisters who lost their dignity during the War of Liberation and the greatest sons of the nation-the Freedom Fighters, whose supreme sacrifices made independent-sovereign Bangladesh. Chargé d'affaires told, Bangabandhu’s speech on 7th March is one of the most motivational speeches in the world. UNESCO has recognized the 7th March Speech of Bangahabdnhu as part of the ‘World’s Documentary Heritage’ and included it in the ‘Memory of the World International Register’ on 30th October 2017, which is a matter of great pride for us. The world-renowned magazine Newsweek has mentioned Bangabandhu as the ‘Poet of Politics’ for this historic speech.

Chargé d'affaires urged all to get inspirations from the Historic 7th March and devote themselves to buildup the country through their patriotism and hard work. He also urged all Bangladesh nationals to work unitedly for the benefit of the country and asked Bangladesh nationals in Kuwait to abide by the rules and regulations of the State of Kuwait. He also thanked all the people who were present at the discussion session. Finally, refreshments were arranged for all the guests. Mr. Md. Zehon Islam, Personal Officer to H.E. Ambassador anchored the entire program.