Congratulatory message of the Ambassador of Russia on Bangladesh Independence Day 🇧🇩 I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the friendly people of Bangladesh on the 55th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This day marks the beginning of a key stage in the country's history. For Bangladeshi people, the way to sovereignty was thorny. Britain's colonial policy, based on the principle of "divide and rule," aggravated tensions on the Indian subcontinent, which subsequently triggered the liberation struggle in the territory of today’s Bangladesh. <…> As a sovereign state Bangladesh has achieved remarkable results. The country has established large-scale industrial production and became a world leader in textiles. <…> Internationally, Bangladesh has gained recognition as a voice of the Global South nations and a responsible member of the international community, <…>. The Soviet Union was one of the first to recognize Bangladesh, on January 25, 1972. Since then, friendly relations have been established between our countries. Soviet specialists assisted the Bangladeshi people in economic recovery, and sailors conducted a mine-clearing operation in the port of Chittagong. We appreciate that, more than 50 years later, Bangladeshis remember the contribution of the Soviet Union to their country's development with warmth and gratitude. Today, Russia is open to joint projects and mutually beneficial bilateral initiatives. We hope that cooperation with the new government of Bangladesh will yield the best results for the benefit of our countries and peoples. Once again, I congratulate my Bangladeshi friends on Independence Day. I sincerely wish you success and prosperity! 🎉 Full message: in Russian / in English.