Indian High Commission celebrates Independence Day in Bangladesh

The 78th Independence Day of India was celebrated by the High Commission of India in Bangladesh on Thursday, August 15.

This year, the independence day celebrations marked India’s 77th year of independence and the celebrations were held with great fervor.

High Commissioner, Pranay Verma unfurled the national flag and read out excerpts from the Hon’ble President’s Address to the Nation.

The Assistant High Commissions (AHC) of India in Sylhet, Khulna, Chattogram and Rajshahi also celebrated the Independence day.

By – Navalsang Parmar (Dhaka)

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