The Bangladesh embassy and community in Qatar observed the 45th anniversary of the Victory Day of Bangladesh yesterday. The day-long programme at the embassy started with ambassador Ashud Ahmed hoisting the National Flag in presence of embassy officials and community members. Messages from the President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and State Minister for foreign Affairs of Bangladesh were read out. A prayer was offered for the martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971. Later, a meeting on the significance of the Victory Day was held. The speakers highlighted the contribution of martyrs, the freedom fighters and Father of the Nation of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.