Great news for the Bangladeshi Americans and Bangladeshi people around the
USA, especially for the Maryland state! Hon. Martin O'Malley, Governor of
the State of Maryland has declared today, March 26, 2008 as a Bangladesh
National Day in the State of Maryland. His declaration is officially made in
a Proclamation and was awarded to the Ambassador of Bangladesh in Washington
DC this evening. Ms. Jane Nishida, Chairperson, Governor's Commission on
Asian Pacific American Affairs has handed over this Proclamation to the
Ambassador His Excellency Mr. Humayun Kabir in a simple ceremony. Ms.
Nishida handed over this Proclamation in presence of Mr. David Lee,
Executive Director, Governor's Office on Asian Pacific American Affairs, Mr.
Anis Ahmed, Commissioner, Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American
Affairs, Mr. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Golam
Sarwar, Minister, Political Wing, Brig. Gen. N. Zaman, Military Attaché, Mr.
Zulqar Nain, Head of Chancery, Mr. Monwar Hossain, First Secretary and
several media representatives.
The full text of the Proclamation is as follow:
Anis Ahmed
Commissioner
Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs.
Bangladesh National Day
March 26, 2008
WHEREAS, The State of Maryland is deeply enriched by the diversity of its
residents, and seeks to further promote acceptance, understanding and
inclusion of the wealth of cultures in the State; and
WHEREAS, Bangladeshi Americans across Maryland are making significant and
lasting civic, cultural and economic contributions to this region; and
WHEREAS, the Bangladeshi American community is celebrating the Independence
and National Day of Bangladesh, and is engaging in a day of celebration and
festivities; and
WHEREAS, Maryland is pleased to join with the Bangladeshi American community
across this great State in commemorating the Independence and National Day
of Bangladesh, and we express our best wishes to those involved to make this
a wonderful day of celebration.
Now, therefore, I, Martin O'Malley, Governor of the State of Maryland, do
hereby proclaim March 26, 2008, as Bangladesh National Day in Maryland, and
do commend this observance to all of our citizens.
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-> Official Website: http://www.ShadeshiBondhu.com
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