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Vibrant Bangladesh VVIIBBRRAANNTT BBAANNGGLLAADDEESSHH [[[FFeebbrrruuaarrryy 22000099]]] AAmmaarrr EEkkuusshheeyy [[[VVoolll... 22 iiissssuuee 22]]] We Mourn We express our deepest condolences for all those heroes who lost their lives in BDR Headquarters on 25- 26 February 2009 and convey our deep sympathy for the bereaved family members. May Allah grant eternal peace to the departed souls. Highlights of this issue Political and Foreign Affairs • Mr. Zillur Rahman sworn in as 19th President of Bangladesh • Governor of the State of Oregon visits Embassy of Bangladesh • “Dhaka should be Barack Obama’s first destination among Muslim countries”- Lisa Curtis Embassy events • Performers enthrall audience during celebration of International Mother Language Day in Bangladesh Embassy • Bangladesh is a model of moderation- Ambassador Humayun Kabir • Results for admission into MBBS/BDS courses in Bangladeshi Medical/Dental colleges for foreign citizens is out • Celebration of International Mother Language Day drew attention of international Media Trade and Business • Garment exports to new destinations is on the rise • EPB moves on duty-free garment export to India • Bangladesh-US joint venture to set up garments plant at KEPZ • Canadian trade delegation visited Bangladesh • Local RMG accessories plant in Adamjee EPZ soon • Bangladesh-Canada trade to reach a new high • China invests $29.21m in EPZs • Bangladesh's software industry turns suitable harbour for outsourcing Earlier, Bangladesh Election Commission His Excellency Mr. Md. Zillur Rahman declared H.E. Mr. Md. Zillur Rahman as the sworn in as 19th President of Bangladesh uncontested elected President of Bangladesh. Governor of the State of Oregon visits Embassy of Bangladesh The State of Oregon is interested to explore areas of cooperation with Bangladesh, particularly in the areas such as education and disaster management. Governor of the State Veteran politician honourable Mr. Md. Zillur Mr. Theodore R. Rahman took oath as the 19th President of Kulongoski said this Bangladesh on 12 February 2009. Chief Justice when he came to meet Bangladesh Ambassador MM Ruhul Amin administered the oath of to the USA M. Humayun Kabir in the Embassy office at Bangabhaban (President House) in the of Bangladesh in Washington DC. evening of 12 February, 2009. After the swearing-in ceremony, the Honorable President Oregon Governor stated that he was deeply Mr. Zillur Rahman signed the oath of office and impressed by Bangladesh’s experience in oath of secrecy while the guests witnessing the managing the challenges, including the disaster ceremony gave him a standing ovation. management, and would like to see his state benefit from such successful interventions. Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Referring to the disaster scenario including the outgoing President Professor Dr. Iajuddin potential threat of earthquake in his State, the Ahmed joined the ceremony along with several Governor said that Oregon would like to work hundred distinguished guests. Speaker Mr. with Bangladesh to effectively mobilize the Abdul Hamid Advocate, former Presidents, local community to minimize the effects of former Chief Advisers of the caretaker natural disasters. The Governor of Oregon also government, Members of Parliament, Chief said that he was interested to promote the Election Commissioner, Justices of the Supreme education exchange program between Court, Chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force, Bangladesh and his State. Sharing of knowledge diplomats, political leaders, senior journalists could benefit both sides in this era of including editors and senior civil and military interconnectedness, he added. The Governor of officers, among others attended the ceremony. Oregon showed keen interest in understanding the history and the process of glorious birth of Prior to his election to the presidency, H.E. Mr. Bangladesh as an independent nation. Zillur Rahman was Deputy Leader of the House at the 9th Parliament. Mr. Rahman was elected Welcoming the Governor to the Embassy, Member of the Parliament in the ninth Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States M. parliamentary elections held on 29 December Humayun Kabir said that the democratically 2008, and past the elections of 1973, 1986, 1996 elected government of Prime Minister Sheikh and 2001. Honorable President Zillur Rahman Hasina attached great importance to was a close aide of the Father of the Nation Bangladesh’s relations with the United States. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and is a He highlighted the strong commitment of the lawyer by profession. people of Bangladesh to democracy, pluralism and human rights, which undergirded her growing bilateral relationship with the United “Dhaka should be Barack Obama’s first States. Ambassador Kabir also briefed the destination among Muslim countries”- Lisa Governor about the outcome of the last general Curtis election in Bangladesh. In this context, he “Dhaka should be Barack underscored the positive impact that the women Obama’s first destination empowerment process has brought to bear on among Muslim countries”. the outcome of last elections in a Muslim This was stated by Ms. Lisa majority nation like Bangladesh. He also Curtis, Senior Research stressed that given the fact that both Bangladesh Fellow at the Heritage and the United States shared similar values, Foundation. Ms. Curtis was commitments and sometimes interests they speaking as a panelist in a briefing on could not only work to advance their bilateral “Implications of Recent Elections in Bangladesh interests, both Bangladesh and the United States for Business” at the US Chamber of Commerce, could also work together to promote peace, Washington DC on February 05, 2009. She put empower human beings, fight poverty, rebuild forward two main arguments in favor of her broken societies and combat extremism and the proposal. First, according to Ms. Curtis effects of climate change, among other things. Bangladesh society is least susceptible to Ambassador Kabir also said that Bangladesh extremism as proved during the recently held would indeed like to work together with the elections. Secondly, she added that progress in State of Oregon to tap the potential of women empowerment in Bangladesh has cooperation in various areas, including provided a solid check on the growing education. He said that Bangladesh would radicalization, which is taking place in some welcome an opportunity to share its experience other Muslim countries. Ms. Curtis also in disaster relief with Oregon. A multimedia commented that economic opportunities seemed presentation on investment potential in brighter now than earlier, and hoped that there Bangladesh was made during the visit of the would be more tolerance among the political Governor of Oregon. parties so that they could work together for the people of Bangladesh. She also urged the US Governor Kulongoski said that his visit to government to consider lifting of all tariffs so as Bangladesh Embassy is the first step towards a to allow duty free access of products from least long journey of cooperation between the two developed countries like Bangladesh to the US sides. The Ambassador of Bangladesh extended market. an invitation to the Governor to visit Bangladesh. The Governor readily accepted the Bangladesh Ambassador to United States Mr. invitation and stated that he looked forward to Humayun Kabir, who also spoke as a panelist, visiting Bangladesh in the near future. provided a run down on the outcome of recent parliamentary elections in Bangladesh and said Major General Raymond Rees, Adjutant that through the just concluded free, fair and General of Oregon National Guard, Mr. Chip credible elections it was eloquently proved that Terhune, Chief of Staff of the Governor, and the people of Bangladesh were decisively in other high officials accompanied the Governor favor of democracy and ready to defend it at any during the visit to the Embassy. cost. He said that with a new conciliatory political culture emerging, Bangladesh is likely to remain much stable and investor friendly than other countries in the region. He highlighted the government’s policy directions with regard to investment and the potential areas for foreign investment in Bangladesh. He also outlined how such a process had Performers enthrall audience during improved the business opportunities in celebration of International Mother Bangladesh. As an example, he identified three Language Day in Bangladesh Embassy main reasons, which contributed to improve the economic outlook. First, he said that all three International main areas of economy, namely internal Mother Language resource mobilization, agriculture and Day and Language manufacturing sectors and export sector were Martyrs’ Day was demonstrating continuous growth; second, celebrated at the foreign remittance was also flowing strong and Embassy of lastly, compared to other economies in Asia Bangladesh on 21 Bangladesh economy had shown better February 2009. resilience, and so far the economy was well Performers from several countries participated protected from external pressure, which has in the celebration. The cultural segment of the reinforced the confidence of investors and the colorful program included a Paraguayan bottle business community. Mr. Kabir urged the US dance, Afro-Peruvian music, Malay jazz, companies to come forward and take advantage Russian folk dance, Nigerian ballad, a of the improved investment opportunities in Bangladeshi performance and much more. “The Bangladesh. opportunity to sing in my mother
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