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DHAKA: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Porwar attended a reception marking Spain’s National Day in Dhaka on Monday and handed over a congratulatory letter from opposition leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman to Spanish Ambassador Gabriel Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru.
The reception was organised by the Spanish Embassy at the Grand Ballroom of Sheraton Dhaka on the evening of October 12, 2026. Diplomats from different countries, distinguished personalities and invited guests attended the event.
The letter, addressed to King Felipe VI of Spain, conveyed Dr Shafiqur Rahman’s warm greetings and congratulations to the king, the royal family, the government and the people of Spain on the occasion of the country’s National Day. He also wished Spain continued peace, progress and prosperity.
The letter emphasised the importance of further strengthening friendly relations between Bangladesh and Spain. It highlighted opportunities to expand bilateral ties through trade and investment, development cooperation, culture, education, migration, tourism and people-to-people contacts.
The letter also acknowledged the contributions of Bangladeshis living in Spain.
Jamaat-e-Islami Central Executive Council members Advocate Matiur Rahman Akand and Mobarak Hossain, along with Ali Ahmad Mabrur, a member of the opposition leader’s foreign affairs advisory committee, also attended the reception.
