National Revolution and Solidarity Day observed at Bangladesh embassy in Qatar

The historic 7 November, National Revolution and Solidarity Day 2026, was observed in Qatar with due dignity and solemnity. The programme was held at the Bangladesh embassy in Doha Al Hilal at 10am local time on Saturday.

At the start of the day's programme, Bangladesh's ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Hazrat Ali Khan, hoisted the national flag on the embassy premises in the presence of expatriate citizens from all walks of life. The programme then began with a recitation from the Holy Quran.

A minute's silence was observed and special prayers were offered in honour of all the martyrs of the great Liberation War, the 7 November 1975 soldier-people revolution and the anti-autocracy movement of the 1990s, as well as martyred president Ziaur Rahman and late prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia and all those who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for the country's independence, sovereignty and democracy, praying for the forgiveness of their souls and for the peace and prosperity of the country.

Messages given by the president and the prime minister on the occasion were read out by embassy officials Brigadier General Sardar Istiak Ahmed and Mohammad Mashhudul Kabir respectively. Two documentaries on the historical background and significance of 7 November were also screened.

In the discussion session, conducted by head of chancery Barikul Islam, the keynote speaker was Professor Dr Hasan Mahmud of Northwestern University in Qatar. He highlighted the historical background of 7 November 1975 and the significance of the unity of soldiers and the people in safeguarding national independence and sovereignty.

Freedom fighter Sirajul Islam Molla, July fighter journalist Jihad Nur Chowdhury, Mohammad Abu Said, Shariful Haque Saju, Saleh Ahmed Khokon, AKM Aminul Haque, Shahjahan Saju, Jahangir Alam Bhuiyan, Shafiqul Islam, Ismail Mansur, and Mohammad Hossain Ahmed, principal of Bangladesh MHM School and College, among others, spoke in the discussion.

The speakers discussed in detail the spirit of 7 November, the importance of national unity and solidarity, and the role of expatriate Bangladeshis in building the country.

In his presidential address, the ambassador highlighted the significance of historic 7 November, saying that the united spirit of soldiers and the people had shown the nation the way out of crisis. Inspired by that spirit of unity and solidarity, he urged expatriate Bangladeshis to contribute to the country's development and progress, while respecting the laws and culture of the host country Qatar, so that Bangladesh's image shines brighter.

In the cultural segment of the programme, students of Bangladesh School, expatriate Bangladeshi cultural activists and embassy officials recited poems and performed patriotic songs. Finally, the invited guests were entertained with traditional Bangladeshi food.

Distinguished leaders of the Bangladeshi community living in Qatar, professionals, educationists, teachers and students, journalists, and embassy officials and staff attended the programme.