Dhaka, Bangladesh Global: Bangladesh has won the 'Best Activities Award' for the screening of the movie 'Mujib: The Making of a Nation' at the International Expo (iExpo) held at the renowned Multimedia University of Malaysia (MMU), Cyberjaya, Selangor.
Khalid Faiaz Mohammad, Student Advisor , International Student Society and Tengku Alyssa Sabrina Binti Tengku Erwin Martino, Head of Activities Department, International Expo (iExpo), Multimedia University handed over the Award to Md Shameem Ahsan, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Malaysia on Thursday (January 27, 2024) at the Bangladesh High Commission.
Mohammad Khorshed Alam Khastagir, Deputy High Commissioner and Rehana Parvin, First Secretary (Political) were also present on the occasion, a press release received here today said.
The international expo was held from June 20-23, 2024 at the Multimedia University with the participation of different countries of the world.
As part of public diplomacy initiative, Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur organized the screening of the film "Mujib: The Making of a Nation" based on the life of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Friday (June 21, 2024) at Multimedia University.
High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Malaysia, Md. Shameem Ahsan; his Spouse, Pandora Chowdhury; Indian High Commissioner to Malaysia, BN Reddy; President and CEO of Multimedia University, Professor Dato' Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su'ud, Faculty members, officials of various Ministries departments of Malaysia including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, members of diplomatic corps, among others, watched the movie.
A large number of students from various Universities, leaders of student associations, leaders of the Bangladesh community in Malaysia, journalists and officials of the High Commission enjoyed the movie with their family members.
Deeply moved and touched, the audience highly appreciated the movie and its story line depicting Bangabandhu's relentless epic struggles, profound love and compassion for the country and his people and his tragic assassination along with most of his family members.
It may be noted that the prestigious Awards was announced at the 'Gala Night' on the last day of the International Expo on June 23, 2024. President and CEO of the University handed over the Award to three Bangladeshi student leaders.
There were six categories of Awards and Bangladesh won the Award under “Best Activities”. Md. Shameem Ahsan, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Malaysia, was present at the Gala as a Special Guest along with the President and CEO of the University and a good number of Ambassadors, other invited guests and hundreds of students.
One expatriate Bangladeshi student performed dance while WE, a platform of expatriate women entrepreneurs, put up a stall at the Expo along with other countries which showcased rich culture, history and cuisine of Bangladesh.
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