The Australian High Commission in Dhaka celebrated the achievements of women in sports at an event marking Australia Day at the Australian High Commission in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Leading Bangladeshi sportswomen in badminton, swimming, shooting, weightlifting and archery, as well as members of the BKSP women’s team, attended.

He said, “We celebrate their achievements as champions of women’s empowerment, and role models for millions of women and girls across Bangladesh.”

The High Commissioner described Australia Day as an occasion on which to celebrate modern, multicultural Australia.

At the same time, it was a day on which to interrogate and reflect upon the country’s 60,000-year-old history and to acknowledge indigenous Australians’ fundamental place in Australia’s story.

Minister for Education Dr Dipu Moni attended the reception as Chief Guest.

The event was attended by ministers, members of parliament, members of the diplomatic community, senior officers from the Bangladesh Armed Forces, senior officials from the Bangladesh Government and by business, development, humanitarian, political and civil leaders, and the media.

Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul