<div style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>The Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul, South Korea celebrated Victory Day on December 16, 2022 with due fervour and festivity.</b></span><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The officials of the embassy and their family members and expatriate Bangladeshis living in the Republic of Korea participated in the event. On this occasion, the Chancery building was decorated with lighting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The programme began in the morning with the hoisting of the National Flag by Ambassador Delwar Hossain at the embassy premises.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then, Ambassador Delwar Hossain, in presence of the embassy officials and expatriate Bangladeshis, paid homage to the Father of the Nation by placing floral wreaths in front of a bust inside the Chancery.&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next segment of the programme commenced in the afternoon.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A special prayer was offered for the salvation of the souls of the martyrs and for the continued peace and prosperity of the country.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The embassy officers read out the messages by the President, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and State Minister for Foreign Affairs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The embassy organized a discussion session with the participation of the embassy officials and expatriate Bangladeshis.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ambassador Delwar Hossain then paid a rich tribute to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He also recalled the supreme sacrifices made by the valiant freedom fighters for the independence of Bangladesh under the leadership of the Father of the Nation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Highlighting socio-economic progress and development of Bangladesh in recent years, he called upon the expatriate Bangladeshis to devote themselves to fulfilling the dream of building ‘Sonar Bangla’ envisioned by the Father of the Nation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Ambassador along with the participants cut a cake to celebrate this occasion. UNB</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">bnbd24/kh</div>