The Embassy of Bangladesh in Doha, Qatar observed National Revolution and Solidarity Day 2026 with due respect and solemnity on Saturday at 10:00am local time.
The programme began at the embassy premises with the hoisting of the national flag by Mohammad Hazrat Ali Khan, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar, in the presence of members of the Bangladeshi community and embassy officials. The event formally commenced with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran.
As part of the observance, participants paid tribute to all martyrs of the Liberation War, the 7 November 1975 Soldier-People’s Revolution, the 1990 anti-autocracy movement, as well as Ziaur Rahman, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, and all those who sacrificed for Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty, and democracy.
A one-minute silence was observed in their memory, followed by a special prayer seeking eternal peace for their departed souls and continued peace, prosperity, and progress for Bangladesh.
Messages from the President and the Prime Minister marking the occasion were read out by Brigadier General Sardar Ishtiaq Ahmed and Mohammad Mashhudul Kabir, respectively. Two documentary films highlighting the historical background and significance of 7 November were also screened.
The discussion session was moderated by Barikul Islam, Head of Chancery at the Embassy. The keynote speaker was Professor Dr Hasan Mahmud of Northwestern University Qatar, who elaborated on the historical significance of the events of 7 November 1975 and the importance of unity between the armed forces and the people in protecting national independence and sovereignty.
Other speakers included Bir Muktijoddha Sirajul Islam Molla, journalist Jihad Nur Chowdhury, Mohammad Abu Sayeed, Shariful Haque Saju, Saleh Ahmed Khokon, AKM Aminul Haque, Shahjahan Saju, Jahangir Alam Bhuiyan, Shafiqul Islam, Ismail Monsur, and Mohammad Hossain Ahmed, Principal of Bangladesh MHM School and College.
Speakers emphasized the spirit of 7 November, the importance of national unity and solidarity, and the role of Bangladeshi expatriates in contributing to national development and strengthening Bangladesh’s global image.
The programme concluded with renewed calls to uphold the values of unity, patriotism, democracy, and national sovereignty that the day commemorates.
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