Edward Kennedy Jr’s message at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum visitors’ book

Edward M Kennedy Jr, son of the late US Senator Edward M Kennedy and nephew of late US President John F Kennedy, and his family visited Bangabandhu Memorial Museum on Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka earlier yesterday.

In the visitors' book at the museum, he left a heartfelt message.

The message reads: "We duly appreciate the hospitality and feelings of the people of Bangladesh — we are all tremendously moved by this museum of the memories of Sheikh Family and role in the struggle for independence. I know how my father was to support the independence movement and raise his voice in the United States to get other countries to support your country at most critical time — this house is a testament to the sacrifices…"

Other signatories included his family members: Dr. Katherine Kennedy (wife), Dr Kiley Kennedy (daughter), Teddy Kennedy (son), Grace Kennedy Allen (niece), and Max Allen (nephew).

During the one-week visit to Bangladesh, the Kennedy family visited various cultural attractions and met with civil society representatives, US government-sponsored exchange programme alumni and Bangladesh government officials.