The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs accorded a reception to 30 Indian soldiers who fought for Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War, at a hotel in the capital on Saturday.
Minister for the ministry AKM Mozammel Haque, President on the parliamentary standing committee of Disaster Management and Relief Ministry Captain (retired) AB Tajul Islam, Law Maker Kazi Firoz Rashid, Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh and Public Security Division Senior Secretary Aminul Islam Khan, among others were present at the program.
A 30-member delegation led by Indian army's Lieutenant General (retired) Anil Kumar Lambar came to Bangladesh to attend the program in response to an invitation by Bangladesh marking Victory Day.
Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Mozammel Haque handing over honorary crests to Indian soldiers who fought for Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War UNBExpressing gratitude to foreign friends for their role in the liberation war, Minister Mozammel said the role of India in the history of Bangladesh will remain memorable forever.
Bangladesh could not have been liberated within such a short time if India had not extended its support, he said.
The minister also informed that the Bangladesh government initiated scholarship for the members of the ally force.
He also said that the relationship between the countries will be strengthened in the days to come.