Pope congratulates Bangladesh

Pope Francis has offered his heartfelt greetings to the leaders and people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the country’s 50 years of independence. He conveyed greetings to Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the people of the country for the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's Independence.

Recalling the legacies of Bangabandhu in promoting respect for different traditions and communities and a culture of dialogue, the Pope wished for an abundance of divine blessings for “Golden Bangladesh” and its citizens, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.