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The Embassy of Algeria in Bangladesh celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the country's historic Liberation Revolution with a grand reception in Dhaka on Sunday evening, highlighting the longstanding friendship between Algeria and Bangladesh and their shared commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation.
The event was held at the Sky Ballroom of Le Méridien Dhaka, marking the anniversary of the November 1, 1954, revolution that began Algeria's struggle for independence from French colonial rule.
The reception was hosted by Algeria's Ambassador to Bangladesh, H.E. Dr Abdelouahab Saidani, and his wife, Mrs Meriem Saidani. Bangladesh's Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hassan Mahmood, attended as the chief guest.
The gathering was attended by members of the diplomatic corps, ambassadors and high commissioners, senior government officials, representatives of international organisations, journalists, distinguished guests and members of the Algerian community.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Dr Abdelouahab Saidani paid tribute to the heroes and martyrs who sacrificed their lives during Algeria's liberation struggle, which began in 1954 after 132 years of French colonial rule.
Referring to this year's commemorative theme, "November 1: Country's Memory and Ummah's Future", he highlighted the historic importance of the revolution, describing it as an inspiration for national liberation movements across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The Ambassador said Algeria's foreign policy continues to be guided by the principles of freedom, self-determination, national sovereignty, dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution. He also reaffirmed Algeria's support for the legitimate rights and aspirations of the Palestinian and Western Saharan peoples.
Speaking about Algeria's economic development, Ambassador Saidani highlighted the country's ongoing transformation under President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He outlined initiatives aimed at diversifying the national economy by increasing non-hydrocarbon exports and developing infrastructure, mining, agriculture, housing and foreign investment.
On bilateral relations, the Ambassador recalled the longstanding friendship between Algeria and Bangladesh, noting that Algeria was the first Arab country to officially recognise Bangladesh's independence in December 1971.
He expressed confidence that cooperation between the two countries could be expanded in several important sectors, including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, textiles, leather, healthcare and shipbuilding.
He also highlighted the recent visit of a high-level Bangladeshi ministerial delegation to Algeria, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening economic and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Speaking at the event as chief guest, Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood congratulated the Algerian government and people on the 72nd anniversary of their Liberation Revolution.
The Minister highlighted the shared historical experiences of Algeria and Bangladesh in their respective struggles for independence, stressing the importance of strengthening bilateral relations throughacca increased trade, investment, energy cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
He said Bangladesh offers considerable investment opportunities for Algerian businesses, particularly in textiles, industrial goods, food processing, ceramics and light engineering.
At the same time, he encouraged Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to explore business and investment opportunities in Algeria, pointing to the country's strategic geographical location and growing economic potential.
The Minister also praised Algeria's extensive expertise in the oil, gas and mining industries. He expressed Bangladesh's interest in working with Algeria on energy technology, technology transfer and capacity development.
A key highlight of his speech was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bangladesh and Algeria on energy cooperation during the Bangladeshi ministerial delegation's visit to Algeria from October 20 to 22, 2026.
Describing the agreement as a historic milestone in bilateral relations, the Minister expressed appreciation to the Algerian government for its hospitality and support during the delegation's visit.
The celebration highlighted the strong historical bonds and growing diplomatic engagement between Bangladesh and Algeria, with both countries expressing their determination to turn their longstanding friendship into practical economic and strategic cooperation.
Energy, trade, investment, pharmaceuticals and industrial development were identified as key areas with significant potential for future collaboration.
The recently signed energy cooperation agreement is expected to provide an important foundation for further engagement between the two countries, particularly in strengthening technical cooperation and exploring new opportunities in the energy sector.
The reception concluded with renewed expressions of friendship, solidarity and mutual respect, reflecting the shared values of independence, sovereignty and international cooperation.
