76th INDEPENDENCE DAY OF SRI LANKA CELEBRATED AT THE HIGH COMMISSITION OF SRI LANKA IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Dhaka commemorated the 76 th Anniversary of Independence on Sunday, 4 February 2024 with the participation of the Sri Lankan community in Bangladesh. The Ceremony held at the High Commission premises, commenced with the hoisting of the national flag of Sri Lanka followed by the national anthem and the lighting of the traditional oil lamp. Religious dignitaries representing Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian faiths invoked blessings on the special occasion. Keeping in line with the tradition, the Independence Day messages of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Foreign Minister M.U.M Ali Sabry were read at the occasion. The students of the Sri Lanka School in Bangladesh performed a special cultural dance item at the event. Addressing the gathering, High Commissioner Dharmapala Weerakkody said the close and friendly bilateral relations spanning over 50 years between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have further strengthened through shared interests in the fields of trade, tourism, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people contacts. The High Commissioner highlighted the considerable potential for both countries to increase cooperation in the economic sector through renewed business initiatives. He invited the Sri Lankan community residing in Bangladesh to extend their fullest cooperation towards the ongoing process of nation-building. Following the official function, the gathering of community members was invited to a special breakfast of traditional milk rice and Sri Lankan delicacies.


High Commission of Sri Lanka
Dhaka
04 February 2024

75th INDEPENDENCE DAY OF SRI LANKA CELEBRATED AT THE HIGH COMMISSITION OF SRI LANKA IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH



The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Dhaka celebrated the 75 th Anniversary of Independence on Saturday, 4 February 2023 with the participation of the Sri Lankan community in Bangladesh.The Ceremony at the High Commission commenced with the hoisting of the national flag of Sri Lanka followed by the national anthem and the lighting of the traditional oil lamp. Religious dignitaries representing Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian faiths invoked blessings on the special occasion. Keeping in line with the tradition, the Independence Day Messages of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry were read at the occasion. Cultural dance items and songs were also performed at the event by the students of the Sri Lanka School in Bangladesh. Addressing the gathering, High Commissioner Professor Sudharshan Seneviratne highlighted the importance of the unified efforts of all Sri Lankans to overcome the present economic challenges that the country is facing. While thanking the Sri Lankan community in Bangladesh for their contribution towards Sri Lanka’s economic advancement over the years, the High Commissioner invited the Sri Lankan community in Bangladesh to come forward and continue their contribution to Sri Lanka at this crucial moment. Following the official function, the participants were invited to a special breakfast of traditional milk rice and Sri Lankan delicacies.

High Commission of Sri Lanka Dhaka

4 February 2023


74th INDEPENDENCE DAY OF SRI LANKA CELEBRATED AT THE HIGH COMMISSITION OF SRI LANKA IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH



The 74th Independence Day of Sri Lanka was commemorated on Friday, 4 February 2022 at the Sri Lanka High Commission premises in Dhaka, Bangladesh with the participation of the High Commissioner and Mission staff. The Independence Day ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by High Commissioner Professor Sudharshan Seneviratne and the rendering of the National Anthem. Due to the present Covid-19 health precautions, the religious observances were conducted through video recordings by Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Christian religious dignitaries in Bangladesh. This was followed by the reading of Independence Day messages of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Foreign Minister Prof.G.L.Peiris. The Independence Day message of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was viewed through the live online transmission of the official ceremony held in Colombo. In addressing the gathering, the High Commissioner highlighted that Sri Lanka has gifted to the world some of the most spectacular remains of art, architecture, technological and environmental innovations including an island of inclusivity and diversity. He thanked the Sri Lankan community in Bangladesh for their contribution towards Sri Lanka’s economic advancement and requested them to continue to support their motherland. Following the official function, the High Commissioner and Mission staff participated at a simple breakfast of traditional milk rice and Sri Lankan sweets.

High Commission of Sri Lanka Dhaka

4 February 2022