US Secretary of State John Kerry writes his observation about Bangbandhu in the comment book at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi 32 during his visit to it on August 29, 2016 Focus BanglaHe came up with this observation in the comment book at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi 32 during his visit to it on Monday morning to pay his respect to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.Bangabandhu was assassinated along with his family members on the night of August 15, 1975 in the house.
In the comment book of the museum, Kerry wrote with his stunning hand-writing: "What a tragedy to have such brilliant and courageous leadership stolen from the people of Bangladesh in such a moment of violence and cowardice. But today, Bangladesh is growing in the vision of Bangabandhu – and under the strong leadership of his daughter. The United States is proud to be a friend and strong supporter of the fulfillment of his vision. We look forward to growing and working together for peace and prosperity.
Warm regards,
John F. Kerry"State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam and Sheikh Rehana's son Radwan Mujib Siddiq welcomed Kerry at the museum when he reached there around 11:45am.
Earlier, the visiting US secertary of state paid Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a courtesy call at her office.#Bangladesh has an extraordinary development story. Pleased to meet w/ PM Sheikh Hasina today. pic.twitter.com/6p2GcoXyQI
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 29, 2016
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Kerry arrived here on Monday morning on a nine-hour visit packed with a series of meetings to discuss bilateral and global issues that both sides expect to take the relations to "new heights".
Important discussions today in #Bangladesh incl. on security issues & our strong support in fighting against violent extremism. — John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 29, 2016Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali received Kerry at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on his arrival at 9:45am from Geneva by a US Air Force Boeing 757.
