Bangladeshi Embassy in Kathmandu observes National Revolution and Solidarity Day

KATHMANDU: The Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu marked the National Revolution and Solidarity Day, commemorating the historic events of November 7, 1975.

The commemoration commenced with the hoisting of the national flag of Bangladesh, accompanied by special prayers for the nation’s martyrs and ongoing prosperity. Official messages from the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh were read aloud, followed by the screening of two documentary films detailing the historical background and significance of the observance.

Speakers during the event highlighted the day’s impact on Bangladesh’s political trajectory and nation-building efforts, paying tribute to the contributions of former President Ziaur Rahman in reestablishing multiparty democracy, freedom of expression, and press freedom.

Addressing the gathering, Bangladeshi Ambassador to Nepal Shafiqur Rahman described the date as a crucial political turning point. He recalled how soldiers and citizens united on November 7, 1975, to secure the release of President Rahman—revered with the title Bir Uttam—who subsequently guided the country out of a severe national crisis and pioneered a production-centered political agenda.