US Secretary of State John Kerry has observed that Bangladesh is moving ahead in line with the vision of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s strong leadership.
He came up with this observation in the comment book at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka during his visit here yesterday morning to pay his respects to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Bangabandhu was assassinated along with his family members on the night of August 15, 1975 in the house.
His two daughters — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Sheikh Rehana — were abroad at that time and survived In the comment book of the museum, Kerry wrote, “What a tragedy to have such valiant and courageous leadership stories from the people of Bangladesh in such a moment of violence and cowardice.
But today, Bangladesh is growing in the vision of Bangabandhu — and under the strong leadership of his daughter. The United States is proud to be a friend and strong supporter of the fulfillment of his vision. We look forward to growing and working together for peace and prosperity.”
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohamed Shahriar Alam and Sheikh Rehana’s son Radwan Mujib Siddiq received Kerry at the museum when he reached there at around 11.45am.The US Secretary of State arrived in Dhaka yesterday morning on a nine-hour visit packed with a series of meetings to discuss bilateral and global issues that both sides expect to take the relations to “new heights.”
Earlier, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali received Kerry at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on his arrival at 9.45am from Geneva by a special aircraft.
Opposition leader in Parliament Raushan Ershad and civil society representatives were present.