Bangladesh TV channel anniversary celebrated

The Bangladesh expatriate community recently came together to mark the 9th anniversary of a national TV channel. The event was a colourful display of Bangladeshi culture.
The spirit of celebration and community bonding was palpable. Observing Covid-19 protocols, Bangladeshi expatriates enjoyed the atmosphere as people have not been socialising for a long time owning to the pandemic and related restrictions.
The organisers cut a cake to mark the 9th anniversary of Ekattor (71) Television, one of the leading TV news channels in Bangladesh. Community leaders spoke on the occasion and a musical band entertained the gathering.
Bangladesh ambassador to Qatar, Md Jashim Uddin, was the chief quest of the function.
Other prominent personalities present on the occasion were: special guest Farhan al-Sheikh al-Sayed, president, Walking Football Federation Qatar and president of Qatar Indonesia Business Council; M Saiful Alam, chairman of SUN CIT Group; businessman Babu Tapan Mohajon; Anowar Hossain Akon, president, Bangladesh Community in Qatar; Omar Faruk Chowdhury, a freedom fighter; and Alamgir Hossain Ali, chairman of Pick Quick group.
Md. Mahbur Rahman, counsellor (political & economic affairs), and Tanmoy Islam, first secretary (Labour), Bangladesh embassy also attended the event.
Mohamed Golam Mawla, 71 T Qatar correspondent, was the host of the event.
The Srabon Fusion Band entertained the gathering. Speaking about the band, Mohamed Golam said: “They present Bangladeshi and international music with modern instruments blending with traditional ones. The musical group has been performing in Doha for the last 15 years. The band recently performed at various FIFA 2022 World Cup related activities and promotions in Qatar.”
Speaking on the occasion, the ambassador said: “Today there is an active and modern media in Bangladesh. The last few years have seen a groundbreaking change in the television journalism. This change is a reflection of the transformation that have taken place in various fields in our country. Today, Bangladesh has set foot on the highway of development. We are moving from the list of least developed countries to the list of developing countries. We have successfully dealt with the first wave of the pandemic. We believe that we will be able to keep the wheel of the economy fast by successfully dealing with the second wave.
“In addition to the pandemic, we have many other challenges including sending more than a million Rohingya back to their home countries. Our visionary and patriotic leadership is taking on these challenges to continue the progress of development. Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, we are moving forward to take our rightful place in the world. We will soon be able to realise the dream of the father of the nation – Sonar Bangla – to build a modern Bangladesh free from hunger and poverty.”
Speaking further on the efforts of the embassy, the ambassador said: “At the embassy, we are trying to find ways to further enhance the quality of services for expatriate brothers and sisters. An air-conditioned tent or seating area is being set up in the premises for those visiting the embassy. Hopefully it will be launched next week. Our mobile consular service has been re-launched. A year-long programme with Qatar’s Interior Ministry has begun to raise awareness among expatriate workers. It is on a virtual platform. I think all of you need to participate. Our goal is to make the embassy a unique place by increasing the quality of service. I urge you to follow the local rules. Follow the health rules also. Remember that each one of you in this country represents the red-green flag.”