The government yesterday organised various programmes to celebrate Bangladesh's graduation from the list of least developed countries to that of developing countries. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina receives a replica of the letter of recognition, given to Bangladesh by UN's Committee for Development Policy (CDP), from Finance Minister AMA Muhith at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre the same day. Photo: PID, Sheikh Mehedi Morshed, Palash Khan
A spectacular laser show and fireworks at Bangabandhu National Stadium in the evening. Photo: PID, Sheikh Mehedi Morshed, Palash Khan
Dancers perform during a cultural programme at the same venue. Photo: PID, Sheikh Mehedi Morshed, Palash Khan
Colourful processions brought out from different parts of the capital. Photo: PID, Sheikh Mehedi Morshed, Palash Khan
Colourful processions brought out from different parts of the capital. Photo: PID, Sheikh Mehedi Morshed, Palash Khan
A portion of the gridlocked Airport Road in Banani area around 7:30pm as different parts of the city roads were blocked due to processions on the occasion throughout the day. Photo: PID, Sheikh Mehedi Morshed, Palash Khan
