US Congressmen joins Bangladesh’s 50th anniversary celebration in Philadelphia

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DHAKA , April 13, 2021 (BSS) – US Congressman Dwight Evans and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon have congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the independence of Bangladesh.

They were speaking at the community reception in Philadelphia, USA on Monday, organized by Bangladeshi American community to welcome Bangladesh Ambassador to the US M. Shahidul Islam, according to a press release received here today.

Congressman Evans recalled his visit to Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar in 2019 and appreciated Bangladesh for hosting over million Rohingyas who fled genocide in Myanmar.

Terming herself as a “friend of Bangladesh”, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon expressed her interest in strengthening Bangladesh-US cooperation on wide-ranging issues.

In his key-note address, Ambassador Islam stressed the importance of making friends in the US society and requested Congressman Evans and Congresswoman Mary Gay to help revitalize the Congressional Bangladesh Caucus to carry forward Bangladesh-US relations.

Bangladeshi American scientist-turned politician Dr. Nina Ahmad, President of the Philadelphia National Organization for Women Education Fund, also a former Adviser to President Barack Obama presided over the community meeting.