Virus scare could affect Mujib Borsho celebrations
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said the coronavirus outbreak might affect foreign guests' presence at the celebrations of "Mujib Borsho".
"Coronavirus has caused panic globally and it may affect foreign guests' presence at the Mujib Borsho celebrations," he told reporters at Osmani International Airport after arriving in Sylhet to attend several programmes.
The minister said no foreign guest cancelled their trips yet over coronavirus. However, a guest cancelled the tour for another reason, he added.
"We are very much aware of it. We have been staying very alert. We hope that everyone will join the celebrations," said Momen, also a lawmaker from Sylhet-1.
"Mujib Borsho" will be observed from March 17, 2020, to March 26, 2021, through various programmes, marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
The government said world leaders and eminent personalities would visit Bangladesh to take part in the programmes.
Among the foreign guests are Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Indian Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon.
Besides, all Bangladesh missions abroad will organise various programmes. The Unesco will also be celebrating the "Mujib Borsho" along with Bangladesh.
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