Use of Bengali language by foreign diplomats

Today is a glorious day in the life of the Bengali nation. Today is International Mother Language Day. The fearless children of mother Bengali set an unprecedented example of sacrificing their lives to establish the rights of their mother tongue. Recognizing this unique history, UNESCO declared the day as International Mother Language Day in 1999. Since then, the day of the Bengali struggle for self-rights has been celebrated all over the world.

Foreign diplomats also use and practice Bengali

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  Many foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka also use and practice Bengali. Many diplomats often give a welcome in Bengali at the beginning of a speech at an event. That's why diplomats are not behind in using and practicing Bengali language. Apart from the diplomats stationed in Dhaka, many top diplomats from abroad also have examples of using Bengali language.

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, during his visit to Dhaka on January 15, gave a speech in Bengali at the beginning of a press briefing. At the beginning of his speech, he said in Bengali, 'I am happy to come to Bangladesh, a land of charming rivers and hospitable people. I am here to strengthen the friendship between our two countries. While the present world is struggling for peace and elections. Meanwhile, Indian High Commissioners appointed in Dhaka have also heard speeches in Bengali language at various times. Indian High Commissioner Vikram Kumar Doraiswamy knew Bengali. He was appreciated for his speeches in Bengali language at various events.

Ambassador of Japan

• Japanese Ambassador Ito Naoki served in Dhaka for three years. He also used almost Bengali language. He could also sing in Bengali. He enthralled the audience by singing the popular song 'Sada Sada Kala Kala' from the movie Hawa. Besides, Ito Naoki has sung several songs of poet Rabindranath Tagore. Comin Ken, Head of Public Relations and Culture Department of the Japanese Embassy in Dhaka can speak Bengali very well.
  US ambassadors in Dhaka have also used Bengali in their welcome speeches on several occasions. Jeff Ridenauer, the current spokesperson of the US Embassy, can also speak Bengali very well. He learned Bengali before coming to Dhaka. Robert Chatterton Dickson, the British High Commissioner posted in Dhaka, gave greetings in Bengali language on various occasions. Especially on the occasion of various national days of Bangladesh, he wished in Bengali language video messages. Those greeting messages caught the attention of Bangladeshis.

Isa bin Yusuf Al Duhailan, the Saudi ambassador posted in Dhaka, has spoken in Bengali on various occasions. Greetings in Bengali video message. Everyone was impressed to hear the Bengali language spoken by the Saudi ambassador. Also, foreign diplomats have spoken in Bengali while serving in Dhaka at various times in the past. Many have practiced Bengali language. The interest of diplomats towards Bengali language is gradually increasing.