C T Online Desk: May 28, 2024- The Bangladesh government has constructed a peace monument at the Nagasaki Peace Park in Japan as part of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s quest for a nuclear bomb-free, peaceful world and to convey the message of peace to the people across the globe.
Designed by architect Anindya Pandit, the three-meter-high monument is made of black granite and white marble stones, according to a message received here from Japan.
Housing and Public Works Minister R A M Obaidul Muktadir Chowdhury unveiled the Nagasaki Peace Monument in Japan today, said a press release here.
Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Shahabuddin Ahmed, Secretary to the Housing and Public Works Ministry Nabirul Islam, and Mayor of Nagasaki Shiro Suzuki were present at the event.
At the unveiling ceremony, Muktadir Chowdhury thanked all involved in the process, including the Mayor of Nagasaki, for their overall cooperation in constructing the monument.
Before the ceremony, a minute’s silence was observed at 11:02 am to coincide with the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in 1945.
After the inauguration, the Bangladesh delegation led by Muktadir laid wreaths at the epicenter of the atomic bomb explosion.
Later, Mayor Suzuki hosted a lunch in honor of the Bangladesh delegation.
Ambassador Shahabuddin Ahmed, in a speech, thanked Mayor Suzuki for hosting the event.
Additional Secretary to the Housing and Public Works Ministry Hamidur Rahman Khan, Deputy Chief of Mission of Bangladesh Embassy Shah Asif Rahman, Head of Chancery Sheikh Farid and Second Secretary – Press Md Imranul Hasan were present on the occasion.
