Dhaka hosts cultural soiree in London

The Bangladesh High Commi-ssion in London hosted the "Summit Bangladesh Evening” on Thursday at The Nehru Centre in the city.

It was dedicated to the freedom fighters and martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War, says a high commission press release yesterday.

Minister (press) Nadeem Qadir anchored the programme, while British-Bangladeshi artists Shammem Azad, Srity Azad, Gouri Chowdhury, Hashi Rani and Sobira Sultana Sonia presented their numbers.

Acting High Commissioner Khandaker M Talha and Nehru Centre Assistant Director Vibhaji were also present.