Great news for the Bangladeshi Americans and Bangladeshi people around the USA, especially for the Maryland state! Hon. Martin O'Malley, Governor of the State of Maryland has declared today, March 26, 2008 as a Bangladesh National Day in the State of Maryland. His declaration is officially made in
a Proclamation and was awarded to the Ambassador of Bangladesh in Washington DC this evening. Ms. Jane Nishida, Chairperson, Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs has handed over this Proclamation to the Ambassador His Excellency Mr. Humayun Kabir in a simple ceremony. Ms. Nishida handed over this Proclamation in presence of Mr. David Lee, Executive Director, Governor's Office on Asian Pacific American Affairs, Mr. Anis Ahmed, Commissioner, Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, Mr. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Golam Sarwar, Minister, Political Wing, Brig. Gen. N. Zaman, Military Attaché, Mr. Zulqar Nain, Head of Chancery, Mr. Monwar Hossain, First Secretary and several media representatives. The full text of the Proclamation is as follow: Anis Ahmed Commissioner Governor's Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. Bangladesh National Day March 26, 2008 WHEREAS, The State of Maryland is deeply enriched by the diversity of its residents, and seeks to further promote acceptance, understanding and inclusion of the wealth of cultures in the State; and WHEREAS, Bangladeshi Americans across Maryland are making significant and lasting civic, cultural and economic contributions to this region; and WHEREAS, the Bangladeshi American community is celebrating the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh, and is engaging in a day of celebration and festivities; and WHEREAS, Maryland is pleased to join with the Bangladeshi American community across this great State in commemorating the Independence and National Day of Bangladesh, and we express our best wishes to those involved to make this a wonderful day of celebration. Now, therefore, I, Martin O'Malley, Governor of the State of Maryland, do hereby proclaim March 26, 2008, as Bangladesh National Day in Maryland, and do commend this observance to all of our citizens.
