The Prime Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga said that the flags of Bangladesh and Japan are similar. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman thought of the flag of Bangladesh with the flag of Japan in mind. Bangabandhu thought that the development model of Japan should be followed. He said this in a video message on the inaugural day of the 10-day program titled 'Mujib Chiranton' on the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the golden jubilee of independence at the National Parade Ground on Wednesday afternoon.
He also took strong initiative to take the relations between Bangladesh and Japan forward. 'Mentioning that the relations between Bangladesh and Japan are historical and close, he said,' During the war of independence of Bangladesh, Japanese children worked hard to collect relief. When a big earthquake hit Japan 10 years ago, Bangladesh extended a helping hand with relief. The relationship between Bangladesh and Japan is now stronger and stronger based on these three principles - trust, cooperation and welfare for both. Japan has always stood by Bangladesh as a partner in development, said Yoshihide Suga, adding that Japan has been helping to achieve a golden Bengal since independence. .
Jamuna Bridge, 100 Taka Bank Note, Sonargaon Hotel was built soon after independence. Japan has provided assistance in these cases. At present, Japan is assisting in various projects of Bangladesh including road infrastructure in Dhaka. Expressing interest in expanding the international airport in Dhaka and building the Matarbari deep seaport. He expressed interest in joint Japanese-Bangladeshi activities for a safe and open Indo-Pacific region.
Establishing a safe and open system for the Indo-Pacific region based on the rule of law and connectivity, if possible, will bring peace, stability and prosperity. Earlier, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana, two daughters of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, attended the ceremony at around 4.30 pm . After the wife came to the President. Abdul Hamid. Shortly afterwards, the Maldivian president and his wife arrived at the venue. They were welcomed by the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh. After 4:30 pm, the program 'Mujib Chirantan' started with the national anthem and patriotic songs sung by hundreds of children.
The children start their performance with the national anthem. One by one songs of several countries can be heard in their voices. The performance of the children of Shilpakala Academy ended with the song 'I was born in the dream country of the father of the nation'.
At that time the children were wearing masks. At the request of former Minister of Culture Asaduzzaman Noor, the host of the event, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, President of the event, President Abdul Hamid, Chief Guest and President of the Maldives, Ibrahim Mohammad Salih, came on stage. At that time all of them had masks on their faces. Later recitation of Qur'an, Gita, Tripitaka and Bible were recited. Later, a video animation and a theme song of Mujib's centenary was served. Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohammed Salih arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday morning to attend the festival.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Nepal's President Vidya Devi Bhandari and Bhutan's Prime Minister Lotte Shering will also attend the event.
