President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended felicitations on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh with India reiterate its commitment to advancing partnership for peace, stability and prosperity.
"We remain committed to advancing this partnership, driven by our common aspirations for peace, stability, and prosperity and based on mutual sensitivity to each other interests and concerns," Modi said in a message to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.
Modi extended his felicitations to Dr Yunus and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh.
"This day stands as a testament to our shared history and sacrifices, that have laid the foundation of our bilateral partnership," said the Indian Prime Minister.
He said the spirit of the Liberation War of Bangladesh continues to remain a guiding light for the relationship, which has flourished across multiple domains, bringing tangible benefits to our peoples.
Marking the occasion of the Great Independence and National Day-2025, the day ceremonies commenced at dawn in Dhaka with a 31-gun salute.
In the old airport area at Tejgaon in the capital, an artillery regiment of Bangladesh Army saluted the heroic martyrs of the Great War of Liberation by firing 31 shots from six guns.
The Great Independence and National Day are being observed across the country with due dignity and enthusiasm this year like every year.
The United States has congratulated Bangladesh on its Independence Day Saying Washington supports Bangladesh in its journey toward a bright and democratic future.
“As Bangladesh marks this special occasion, I extend my warm regards to its people and reaffirm the United States, commitment to working together to make both our nations safer, stronger, and more prosperous,” said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement.
On behalf of the United States of America, Rubio congratulated the people of Bangladesh as they celebrate their Independence Day on March 26.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today conferred the Independence Award-2025 on seven luminary individuals in recognition of their glorious and outstanding contributions to the national level.
The awardees are: Professor Jamal Nazrul Islam (posthumously) in science and technology, Mir Abdus Shukur Al Mahmud (posthumously) in literature, Novera Ahmed (posthumously) in culture, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed (posthumously) in social service, Mohammad Mahbubul Haque Khan alias Azam Khan (posthumously) in Liberation War and culture, Badruddin Mohammad Umar in education and research, and Abrar Fahad (posthumously) for his role as a young protester.
Family members of the six awardees received the prestigious award from the chief adviser at Osmani Memorial Auditorium here this morning as Cabinet Secretary Dr Sheikh Abdur Rashid said expressing gratitude to the interim government for honouring him, Badruddin Umar expressed his unwillingness to receive any award.
So, the government has taken a distinct decision to keep a replica of the award conferred on Umar at National Museum, he said.
During his speech, the chief adviser also said his government is delighted to honour Badruddin Umar.