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Fri, 08/15/2008 - 14:28
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MERDEKA MOOD IN DHAKA by P. Vijian
DHAKA, Aug 15 (Bernama) - The relatively small Malaysian community in the Bangladeshi capital here often cement their ties by remembering various national events and this certainly includes the commemoration of Malaysia's Independence Day on Aug 31.
Some 120 Malaysians in Dhaka are now gearing for the Merdeka Dayfestivities.
To garner more support, they have even formed "Kelab MalaysiaBangladesh".
In demonstrating their earnestness to improve relations with one another and with their friends in the host country, they have even created a website -www.kelabmalaysiabangladesh.com.
Since its establishment in 1971, Bangladesh has had warm relations with Malaysia. Over the years, an increasing number of Malaysian companies have set up operations in this South Asian nation, which shares many common similaritieswith Malaysia ranging from religion and culture to food.
"We want to bring all Malaysians working here together, to promote unity and friendship and we have chosen Hari Merdeka as an important day to unite everyone," Malaysia's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Abdul Malek AbdulAziz, told Bernama.
Although this year's celebration is expected to be much a scaled-down affair, the chancery has drawn up some sports events in the run-up to mark thecelebration on Aug 31.
"We are organising a special golf competition where some 60 Malaysians willparticipate and we are also hosting bowling, dart and pool games.
"It will end with a dinner for Malaysians, (foreign) diplomats and our Bangladeshi friends. The prize giving ceremony will be on the same night," saidAbdul Malek.
Some 120 Malaysians in Dhaka are now gearing for the Merdeka Dayfestivities.
To garner more support, they have even formed "Kelab MalaysiaBangladesh".
In demonstrating their earnestness to improve relations with one another and with their friends in the host country, they have even created a website -www.kelabmalaysiabangladesh.com.
Since its establishment in 1971, Bangladesh has had warm relations with Malaysia. Over the years, an increasing number of Malaysian companies have set up operations in this South Asian nation, which shares many common similaritieswith Malaysia ranging from religion and culture to food.
"We want to bring all Malaysians working here together, to promote unity and friendship and we have chosen Hari Merdeka as an important day to unite everyone," Malaysia's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Abdul Malek AbdulAziz, told Bernama.
Although this year's celebration is expected to be much a scaled-down affair, the chancery has drawn up some sports events in the run-up to mark thecelebration on Aug 31.
"We are organising a special golf competition where some 60 Malaysians willparticipate and we are also hosting bowling, dart and pool games.
"It will end with a dinner for Malaysians, (foreign) diplomats and our Bangladeshi friends. The prize giving ceremony will be on the same night," saidAbdul Malek.
