In a significant development, the government of Bangladesh has officially designated December 30 as ‘NRB Day’ with the aim of addressing issues faced by non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) and promoting their active involvement in the country’s development. Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen made this announcement during his visit to London.
The primary objective of ‘NRB Day’ is to foster greater engagement with the vast community of over one crore expatriate Bangladeshis worldwide, according to Minister Momen. He emphasized the importance of celebrating this day in a grand manner at Bangladesh’s missions abroad, including the Bangladesh High Commission in London. Momen highlighted that expatriate Bangladeshis are significant contributors to the country’s foreign currency reserves.
Foreign Minister Momen also underscored the potential benefits of establishing stronger connections with expatriate professionals who possess valuable skills across various fields and work in different countries globally.
During his visit to London, Foreign Minister Momen recalled the British Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BBCCI)’s dedicated efforts related to ‘NRB Day.’ He mentioned that the idea of celebrating this day was initially proposed at the closing ceremony of the historic NRB World Convention in Sylhet in 2017. The minister further suggested that the Mayor of Sylhet, Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury, organize a three-day festival in commemoration of NRB Day on December 30, a proposal to which the mayor agreed.
The meeting held in London included notable attendees such as Bangladesh High Commissioner Saida Muna Tasneem, Mayor of Sylhet City Corporation Anwaruzzaman Chowdhury, BBCCI President Saidur Rahman Renu, and former president Shahgir Bakht Faruk, among others.
