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The 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was celebrated in Silicon Valley, California, with a discussion highlighting the potential for stronger cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States in technology, trade and investment.
The event was organised by the Silicon Valley BNP Supporters Group ahead of the party’s 48th founding anniversary on September 1.
The programme began with the recitation of Surah Fatiha, followed by a prayer led by Mohammad Mosle Uddin. Prayers were offered for the eternal peace of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman and former BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. The participants also prayed for the good health and long life of BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his family members.
A discussion session followed, focusing on the significance of the BNP’s founding anniversary and various development activities in Bangladesh.
The event was attended by Peter Ku, UN Peace Ambassador and former vice president of the California Republican Party; Teresa Cox, a former vice mayor and member of California’s commercial department; and Keren Haddy, a Silicon Valley city councillor and mayoral candidate.
Aziz Chowdhury, Mokarram Chowdhury, Jalal Mahmud and Abdur Shikdar spoke on behalf of the Silicon Valley BNP Supporters Group.
Mira Anwar, Faiyaz Zaman, Abu Dulal and Barkat Osman were also present, along with founders of technology companies, engineers, researchers and prominent members of the local community.
Speakers emphasised the potential for Silicon Valley and Bangladesh to work as partners and build stronger bridges in technology, investment, trade and innovation.
Peter Ku said there was potential to begin work on establishing data centres in Bangladesh in the future, highlighting opportunities for greater cooperation in the technology sector.
Teresa Cox expressed her interest in working with Bangladesh to further strengthen relations between the two countries, particularly in trade and economic cooperation.
Keren Haddy said she would work to explore ways of supporting the people of Bangladesh and strengthening ties between the two communities.
Aziz Chowdhury said the current government was working for the welfare of the people and believed in a “Bangladesh First” policy.
The programme concluded with a cultural performance attended by members of the Bangladeshi community and guests.