Indian High Commission celebrates Independence Day in Bangladesh

The 77th Independence Day of India was celebrated by the High Commission of India in Bangladesh on Tuesday, August 15.

A large number of Indian community members took part in the celebrations at the Chancery building in Dhaka.

This year the independence day celebrations marked India’s 76th year of independence and the celebrations were held with great fervor as part of the ongoing celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

High Commissioner, Shri Pranay Verma unfurled the national flag and read out excerpts from the Hon’ble President’s Address to the Nation.

Mr Verma welcomed the Indian community and greeted them on this occasion.

Artists of the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) performed patriotic songs on the occasion.

The Assistant High Commissions (AHC) of India in Sylhet, Khulna, Chattogram and Rajshahi also celebrated the Independence day.