Indian Assistant High Commissioner Dr. Rajeev Ranjan said that, India-Bangladesh relations will be strengthened through joint cultural exchange.
He said this during a cultural program at DC Park on Sunday (February 18) evening in memory of Tirot Sing, one of the warriors who led the anti-British movement in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, India .
Indian Assistant High Commission Chittagong and Chittagong district administration jointly organized this event and performed by D. Syiem and Group from Meghalaya, India. Cultural performances included dances of the Khasi and Garo communities of Meghalaya, a documentary film on Tirot Sing’s heroic story, and songs performed by artists from Meghalaya. The event is supported by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
Dr. Rajeev Ranjan said that Tirot Sing was a pioneer of the anti-British movement. For the independence of his country, he developed a strong stance against the British and popular opinion among the people. Later, after four years of war with the British, he was imprisoned. He died on 17 July 1835 in Dhaka Central Jail. This pioneer of the anti-British movement is still remembered as a hero by the whole of India.
Light the lamp at the beginning of the program by Indian Assistant High Commissioner Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, Deputy Commissioner of Chittagong Dr. Abul Bashar Mohammad Fakhruzzaman and Ekushepadak awardee poet and journalist Abul Momen.
Officials of sponsor companies Pacific Jeans, Well Park and Barcode participated in the event.
