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Motion · S6M-03548 · 8 Mar 2022

Bangladesh Independence Day

Lodged by Foysol Choudhury Standard Motion 32 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament marks the 51st anniversary of Bangladesh Independence Day on 26 March 2022; understands that this day marks the declaration of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971; remembers those who, it believes, laid down their lives for the freedom and independence of Bangladesh during its war of independence; celebrates the economic and cultural ties between Bangladesh and the UK; notes the contribution to society of the Bangladeshi community in Scotland; further notes what it sees as the importance of the relationship with the UK to the economic and political development of Bangladesh; recognises what it sees as the challenges that Bangladesh faces in dealing with the impact of climate change; further recognises what it sees as Bangladesh’s contribution to the COP26 summit in Glasgow, and looks forward to strengthening bilateral ties and meeting shared challenges in years to come.

Supporters (32)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.