The Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in Bangladesh celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the outbreak of the Glorious Algerian Liberation Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a grand reception at the Sky Ballroom of Le Méridien Dhaka on Sunday evening.
The reception was hosted by H.E. Dr. Abdelouahab Saidani, Ambassador of Algeria to Bangladesh, and Mrs. Meriem Saidani. The event brought together the Chief Guest, Honorable Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood, members of the diplomatic corps, ambassadors and high commissioners, senior government officials, representatives of international organizations, distinguished guests, journalists and members of the Algerian community.
Ambassador Highlights Algeria's Revolutionary Legacy and Bilateral Relations
In his address, Ambassador Dr. Abdelouahab Saidani paid tribute to the heroes and martyrs of Algeria's historic liberation struggle, which began on November 1, 1954, against 132 years of French colonial rule.
Referring to this year's commemorative theme, "November 1: Country's Memory and Ummah's Future," the Ambassador highlighted the historical significance of the Algerian Revolution, describing it as a defining moment that inspired national liberation movements across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
He emphasized that Algeria's foreign policy remains firmly rooted in freedom, self-determination, sovereignty, dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution. He also reiterated Algeria's support for the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian and Western Saharan peoples.
Highlighting Algeria's ongoing economic transformation under the leadership of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the Ambassador outlined the country's efforts to diversify its economy through non-hydrocarbon exports, infrastructure development, mining, agriculture, housing and foreign investment.
Addressing Algeria-Bangladesh relations, Ambassador Saidani recalled the longstanding historical friendship between the two countries, noting that Algeria was the first Arab country to officially recognize Bangladesh's independence in December 1971.
He expressed optimism about expanding bilateral cooperation in oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, textiles, leather, healthcare, shipbuilding and other sectors.
The Ambassador particularly highlighted the recent high-level Bangladeshi ministerial delegation's visit to Algeria, describing it as an important milestone in advancing economic and strategic cooperation between the two friendly nations.
Bangladesh Calls for Stronger Energy and Economic Cooperation
Speaking as the Chief Guest, Honorable Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood congratulated the Algerian government and people on the 72nd anniversary of their historic Liberation Revolution.
The Minister recalled the shared historical experiences of Algeria and Bangladesh in their respective struggles for independence and emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations through trade, investment, energy cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
He noted that Bangladesh offers significant opportunities for Algerian investors in sectors including textiles, industrial goods, food products, ceramics and light engineering. He also encouraged Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to explore investment and business opportunities in Algeria, highlighting the country's strategic geographical position and economic potential.
The Minister praised Algeria's extensive experience in the oil, gas and mining industries, expressing Bangladesh's interest in cooperation in energy technology, technology transfer and capacity building.
A major highlight of his address was the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of energy between Bangladesh and Algeria during the Bangladeshi ministerial delegation's visit to Algeria from October 20 to 22, 2026.
He described the agreement as a historic milestone in bilateral relations and expressed appreciation to the Algerian government for its warm hospitality and support during the visit.
A New Chapter in Bangladesh-Algeria Partnership
The celebration reflected the deep historical solidarity and growing diplomatic engagement between Algeria and Bangladesh. Both sides expressed their commitment to translating longstanding friendship into practical cooperation, particularly in energy, trade, investment, pharmaceuticals and industrial development.
The event concluded with renewed expressions of friendship and solidarity between the two nations, celebrating the shared values of independence, sovereignty and mutual respect.
The Ambassador concluded his remarks with the words: "Long live Algeria! Long live Bangladesh! Long live Algeria-Bangladesh friendship!"
