Bangladesh's Independence Day celebrations in Thailand
An art exhibition titled “Conversations with Freedom” opened in the Thai capital of Bangkok on March 28, organised by Embassy of Bangladesh in Bangkok as part of its two-day celebrations of the 46th Independence and National Day.
Dr. Pichet Durongkaveroj, Minister of Digital Economy and Society of the Royal Thai Government inaugurated the exhibition.
Centered on the symbolic themes of independence and freedom of Bangladesh in the month of March, the exhibition was participated by four eminent women artists from Bangladesh, Professor Farida Zaman, chairman, Department of Drawing and Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, DU; Laila Sharmeen, Bipasha Hayat, and M Farzana Ripa. The exhibition created waves among art connoisseurs from Bangkok's art scene.
Commenting at the inauguration of the exhibition, the Thai minister said, “We are highly impressed with Bangladesh's artworks, especially created on the themes of emancipation of Bangladesh and emancipation of Bangladeshi women. Thai government looks forward to working closely with Bangladesh Embassy in Bangkok to host more Bangladeshi art exhibitions in Thailand.” Bangladesh Ambassador to Thailand Saida Muna Tasneem commented, “We wanted to showcase in Thailand utilising the platform of our 46th Independence Day, our nation's quest for freedom and independence led by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu. Our national aspiration for empowerment of Bangladeshi women under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is also being showcased in the artworks of four Bangladeshi leading women artists.”
Bangladesh's eminent theatre personality Ramendu Majumder and media personality Faridur Reza Sagar were present at the art exhibition.
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