Nasrul for exchange of culture, heritage among different countries

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said Bengali culture will be enriched through the exchange of cultures and traditions among different countries.

“Our culture will be more elegant if we can practice it with Japanese art and education. Cultural relations will be strengthened if we establish cultural institutions, hold cultural programmes and ensure exhibitions,” he said while inaugurating Calligraphy Workshop at Hamidur Rahman Cultural Centre at Zinzira in Keraniganj, the outskirt of the capital.

Hamidur Rahman Cultural Centre and the Japanese Embassy in Dhaka jointly organized the workshop dedicated to art enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs alike. Japanese Ambassador in Dhaka IWAMA Kiminori spoke as the special guest.

Among others, Chairman of Youth Global Foundation and Director of Hamid Sports Academy Dr Sheema Hamid and Principal of Hamidur Rahman Cultural Centre and renowned singer Fahmida Nabi were present on the occasion.

The state minister said, “Through the calligraphy programme, friendly relations between Japan and Bangladesh will be strengthened in the days to come.”

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh IWAMA Kiminori said, “The existing bilateral relations with Bangladesh will be strengthened further through the exchange of cultural activities.”