President of the European Council Charles Michel has paid respect to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the occasion of his birth centenary.
The government is celebrating the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation and the 50 years of independence of Bangladesh jointly in a 10-day mega event.
The European Council President has joined the world leaders by sending a message. He praised the leadership of Bangabandhu and the socio-economic progress of the country.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam read out the message at the National Parade Ground in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was also present there.
Heads of different states and governments joined the celebration to pay their respects to Bangabandhu and convey greetings to the people of Bangladesh.
Italy is one of the first European countries that recognised Bangladesh soon after the independence in 1971.
