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The Prime Minister inaugurated Bangladesh House in Maryland

Visiting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated the newly constructed Bangladesh House in Maryland. A press release signed by Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim said, “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the newly constructed Bangladesh House in Maryland, USA at 4:30 pm local time on Wednesday.”

The Prime Minister also took part in a prayer after inaugurating the “Bangladesh House”.

She earlier planted a sapling of Fringe Tree at the house.

She then exchanged greetings with the Bangladesh Embassy and Bangladeshi diplomats stationed in the United States and their family members. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen and Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA M Shahidul Islam, among others, were present.

The Prime Minister earlier reached New York on September 19 to attend the 76th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after a two-day stopover in Helsinki, the Finish capital.

The Prime Minister inaugurated Bangladesh House in Maryland
The Prime Minister inaugurated Bangladesh House in Maryland

During her stay at New York from September 19 to 24, the Premier participated in the UNGA session at the UN Headquarters and high voltage side events.

The Prime Minister left New York for Washington DC on September 25 after wrapping up her week-long official visit there.

During her stay in New York, Sheikh Hasina addressed the general debate of the 76th UNGA session.

She delivered her speech in Bangla on September 24 following the footprint of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

She also attended the several high-level and closed-door meetings as well as bilateral talks with head of governments, states and organisations.

The Prime Minister arrived in Washington from New York on September 25 after completing her official visit and is scheduled to return home via Helsinki on the night of October 1 as per the pre-arranged schedule.

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