Bangladesh Social Club Oman celebrates Bangla New Year
Thousands of Bangladeshi expatriates and family members gathered and enjoyed the day-long event with different traditional sports and cultural programmes. A large number of stalls displayed Bangladeshi traditional food, clothing and other items.
Executive committee of Bangladesh Social Club had organised the event in support of its various wings.
The programme was presided over by the Club Chairman Sirajul Hoque CIP. The Chief Guest, Ambassador Rear Admiral Khandakar Misbah ul Azim, addressed the gathering and conveyed his thanks to the Social Club for organising the event.
He also extend his necessary support for the wellbeing of the community and advised the expatriates to abide by the local law.
Bangladesh embassy officials Nurtaz Azim and Mohd. Rafiul Islam accompanied the ambassador. Iftakher Chowdhury CEO of Gulf Exchange, attended the event as a special guest.
Social Club vice chairman Azimul Haque Babul CIP addressed the gathering as the convener of the event.
The programme was also attended by the vice chairman Rezaul Karim CIP, Secretary General MN Amin, Joint Secretary Anwar Hossain, Abdur Rahim, Mohsin Sarkar, Md Sirajul Hoque CIP and other executive committee members, leaders and members of different Wings of Bangladesh Social Club.
A large number of dignitaries, and community leaders including Sayed Manjur Islam, Nur Hossain and Issa Chowdhury also attended the event.
The programme was anchored by Dr. Jannatun Nayem Juie and Engineer Farzana Rimi.
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