Boat parade in Bangkok on the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s independence

With large flags waving on top of masts, patriotic renditions playing at the background — a wonderful sight took shape at the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The colourful naval procession started from the Siam Pier, in the heart of Bangkok, on March 26, 2021.

Organised on the occasion of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the 50th anniversary of independence, this boat ride of different dimensions caught the attention of people from all walks of life in Bangkok.

Anisul Haque Chowdhury Shohag, Managing Director of Mermaid Eco Tourism Limited, was the initiator of this boat parade. Speaking of the occasion, he said, "Bangladesh is now a wonder of the world. This is our effort to spread the glory of Bangladesh all over the world." Samiha Alam Bristy, Director, Mermaid Eco Tourism Limited said, 'We want to present Bangladesh to the world as a progressive country wherever we are in the world.'

Rad Hossain, Chief Executive Officer of Mermaid Eco-Tourism Limited, assisted in the execution of this initiative.