<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday congratulated Bangladesh on its 50th Independence day and recognised the remarkable contributions that the country has made to global development.</p>.<p>Bangladesh is celebrating 50 years of independence and the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. A 10-day programme to mark the twin occasions began on the 101st birth anniversary of Bangabandhu on March 17 and will end through Friday’s Independence Day celebrations.</p>.<p>The US and Bangladesh both undertook courageous struggles for independence, said Blinken in a statement.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/human-rights-groups-cry-foul-over-political-repression-as-bangladesh-turns-50-966750.html" target="_blank">Human rights groups cry foul over political repression as Bangladesh turns 50</a></strong></p>.<p>“Over the last 50 years, we have cooperated on issues ranging from economic development to peacekeeping, and we have fostered strong people-to-people ties. As a result, our friendship has grown ever stronger. Today, our people are partnering to promote human rights, address climate change, and combat the Covid-19 pandemic,” Blinken said.</p>.<p>“Just as in the earliest days of our relationship, we appreciate a shared commitment to democratic values and the prosperity and welfare of our people, who are joined in their aspirations to create a better world for our children over the next 50 years,” he said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/pm-modi-pays-homage-to-martyrs-of-bangladesh-war-of-independence-966727.html" target="_blank">PM Modi pays homage to martyrs of Bangladesh War of Independence</a></strong></p>.<p>“As we work together toward a safe and secure region and a healthy and prosperous future, we recognise the remarkable contributions Bangladesh has made to global development,” Blinken said.</p>.<p>Early this week, a group of four influential American lawmakers introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence.</p>.<p>The resolution, introduced by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez along with Rashida Talib, Jimmy Gomez and Gregory W Meeks, recognises the courage of freedom fighters in the struggle for independence and democracy and expresses support for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Bangladesh are committed.</p>
<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday congratulated Bangladesh on its 50th Independence day and recognised the remarkable contributions that the country has made to global development.</p>.<p>Bangladesh is celebrating 50 years of independence and the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. A 10-day programme to mark the twin occasions began on the 101st birth anniversary of Bangabandhu on March 17 and will end through Friday’s Independence Day celebrations.</p>.<p>The US and Bangladesh both undertook courageous struggles for independence, said Blinken in a statement.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/human-rights-groups-cry-foul-over-political-repression-as-bangladesh-turns-50-966750.html" target="_blank">Human rights groups cry foul over political repression as Bangladesh turns 50</a></strong></p>.<p>“Over the last 50 years, we have cooperated on issues ranging from economic development to peacekeeping, and we have fostered strong people-to-people ties. As a result, our friendship has grown ever stronger. Today, our people are partnering to promote human rights, address climate change, and combat the Covid-19 pandemic,” Blinken said.</p>.<p>“Just as in the earliest days of our relationship, we appreciate a shared commitment to democratic values and the prosperity and welfare of our people, who are joined in their aspirations to create a better world for our children over the next 50 years,” he said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/pm-modi-pays-homage-to-martyrs-of-bangladesh-war-of-independence-966727.html" target="_blank">PM Modi pays homage to martyrs of Bangladesh War of Independence</a></strong></p>.<p>“As we work together toward a safe and secure region and a healthy and prosperous future, we recognise the remarkable contributions Bangladesh has made to global development,” Blinken said.</p>.<p>Early this week, a group of four influential American lawmakers introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence.</p>.<p>The resolution, introduced by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez along with Rashida Talib, Jimmy Gomez and Gregory W Meeks, recognises the courage of freedom fighters in the struggle for independence and democracy and expresses support for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Bangladesh are committed.</p>