47th National Day of Bangladesh

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’Friendship to all, malice towards none’

Hues of red and green – the national colors of Bangladesh – adorned the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La that March evening.

United by the jovial spirit that hung in the air, Ambassadors, members of the diplomatic and consular corps, and other friends of the Embassy of Bangladesh all gathered to commemorate the 47th National Day of Bangladesh – a night of honor and friendship.

“This year is a landmark year in Bangladesh’s history,” Bangladeshi Ambassador Asad Alam Siam said as he highlighted the historic milestone in his country’s history, while remembering the sacrifices of the freedom fighters that led to the liberation of Bangladesh.

As a country that was born through enormous sacrifices, overcame genocide, and inherited a war ravaged economy, Bangladesh’s turnaround has been impressive, the Ambassador added, crediting the dedication and resilience of its people, as well as the forward thinking leadership of the country.

“In pursuing our diplomatic objectives, the government has been consistent in upholding the principle of ʻFriendship to all, malice towards none’ as enunciated by the Father of the Nation,” Ambassador Saim beamed. “Imbued with the spirit of war, of liberation and democratic values, let us work together irrespective of caste, creed and party opinion to make our hard-earned independence more meaningful. Let this be the pledge of our Independence and National Day.”

(Center to the left) Amb. Asad Alam Siam was joined by Most Rev. Gabriele Caccia; Mme. Farhana Saif; DFA Assistant Secretary Millicent Cruz-Paredes; and Former Speaker of the House Jose de Venecia, Jr.
(Center to the left) Amb. Asad Alam Siam was joined by Most Rev. Gabriele Caccia; Mme. Farhana Saif; DFA Assistant Secretary Millicent Cruz-Paredes; and Former Speaker of the House Jose de Venecia, Jr.
(Left) Third Secretary Md Arafat Rahman and his wife Zinia; Mme. Farhana Saif; Bangladeshi Ambassador Asad Alam Siam; and President Alegria Limjoco of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(Left) Third Secretary Md Arafat Rahman and his wife Zinia; Mme. Farhana Saif; Bangladeshi Ambassador Asad Alam Siam; and President Alegria Limjoco of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(Left) Third Secretary Md Arafat Rahman and his wife Zinia; Mme. Farhana Saif; Bangladeshi Ambassador Asad Alam Siam; and Singaporean Amb. Kok Li Peng
(Left) Third Secretary Md Arafat Rahman and his wife Zinia; Mme. Farhana Saif; Bangladeshi Ambassador Asad Alam Siam; and Singaporean Amb. Kok Li Peng
(Second to the right) Mme. Farhana Saif with (third to the left) Mme. Monthip Upatising; (third to the right) Sri Lankan Ambassador Aruni Ranaraja and other dignitaries
(Second to the right) Mme. Farhana Saif with (third to the left) Mme. Monthip Upatising; (third to the right) Sri Lankan Ambassador Aruni Ranaraja and other dignitaries

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Bangladeshi Ambassador Asad Alam Siam on his Opening Remarks
Bangladeshi Ambassador Asad Alam Siam on his Opening Remarks
Bangladeshi Ambassador Asad Alam Siam; Dean of the Diplomatic Corps H.E. Most Rev. Gabriele Caccia and DFA Assistant Secretary Millicent Cruz-Paredes
Bangladeshi Ambassador Asad Alam Siam; Dean of the Diplomatic Corps H.E. Most Rev. Gabriele Caccia and DFA Assistant Secretary Millicent Cruz-Paredes
DFA Assistant Secretary Millicent Cruz-Paredes; Bangladeshi Amb. Asad Alam Siam; Mme. Farhana Saif; Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Most Rev. Gabriele Caccia
DFA Assistant Secretary Millicent Cruz-Paredes; Bangladeshi Amb. Asad Alam Siam; Mme. Farhana Saif; Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Most Rev. Gabriele Caccia
Guests in their traditional dress
Guests in their traditional dress
Mme. Monthip Upatising; Mme. Farhana Saif; Bangladeshi Amb. Asad Alam Siam; and Thai Amba. Thanatip Upatising
Mme. Monthip Upatising; Mme. Farhana Saif; Bangladeshi Amb. Asad Alam Siam; and Thai Amba. Thanatip Upatising

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