Ankara hosts celebrations for Bangladesh Independence Day: Turkish, Bangladeshi officials highlight strong ties

Ankara witnessed a jubilant celebration as the Embassy of Bangladesh hosted a reception in honor of Bangladesh Independence and National Day, with high-profile attendees including Turkish Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Isikhan.

Ambassador M. Amanul Haq of Bangladesh welcomed guests to commemorate the 54th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Turkey.

In his address, Ambassador Haq emphasized the enduring historical, political, and cultural bonds between the two nations, recalling Bengalis' support for Türkiye during its National Movement and Ankara's assistance during Bangladesh's challenging times, including providing aid after devastating earthquakes and supporting Rohingya refugees.

Minister Isikhan echoed these sentiments, underlining the mutual solidarity and support between Türkiye and Bangladesh, especially during difficult times. He praised Bangladesh's decision to open its doors to over a million Rohingya Muslims and expressed Türkiye's commitment to continue supporting Bangladesh as it transitions out of the least developed countries category.

The event also highlighted the growing economic and defense ties between the two countries, with Turkish Airlines' direct flights between Istanbul and Dhaka facilitating trade and tourism.

Both officials expressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations across various sectors for the mutual benefit of their peoples.

The celebration concluded with cultural performances marking Bengali New Year and the cutting of a cake symbolizing the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, signifying the deep and enduring friendship between Türkiye and Bangladesh.