SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR DIASPORA CHILDREN (SPDC) FOR AY 2023-24

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During his visit to Chattogram on 26 August 2023, High Commissioner Pranay Verma visited the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) and interacted with the Chamber’s President and other senior business leaders. High Commissioner appreciated the active contribution of CCCI and other leading business chambers of Bangladesh in imparting new momentum to the trade and economic partnership between India and Bangladesh in recent years. He urged them to take advantage of rapid socio-economic development in both countries, which is creating new opportunities for economic and business ties.

HC Pranay Verma was invited by UnSy to deliver keynote address at a seminar on India and Bangladesh connectivity in Chattogram. HC noted that with contiguous geography and shared history, enhanced connectivity is a natural manifestation and a driver of growing partnership between India and Bangladesh.

आज #हिंदी_दिवस के अवसर पर भारतीय सहायक उच्चायोग, चटगांव द्वारा काव्य पाठ, निबंध लेखन और आशुभाषण का आयोजन एवं सहायक उच्चायुक्त द्वारा माननीय गृह मंत्री जी के संदेश के वाचन सहित हिंदी के नियमित प्रयोग का संकल्‍प लिया गया ।

Connecting hearts and minds through music -the popular folk fusion band #Jaisalmer beat @raiskhanproject mesmerized #Chittagong audience with some soulful #Sufi songs and traditional folk music from #Rajasthan.

AHCI, Chittagong along with members of Indian Community in Chattogram celebrated the 77th Independence Day of India with great enthusiasm&patriotic fervor. AHC Dr. Ranjan unfurled the national flag and read out Hon. President of India’s address.

AHCI, Chittagong organised an event titled- “ India -a tourist paradise” showcasing the diverse & vibrant destinations for tourism in India.

AHCI, Chittagong organized a workshop today to promote and develop a better understanding of India -Bangladesh trade settlement in INR. The event saw overwhelming participation of key stakeholders from banking & business sectors.

AHCI, Chittagong organised a grand felicitation ceremony to honour awardees of ICCR Suborno Jayanti scholarship & Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship ( 2023-24). The honourees presented a mega cultural show.

AHCI, Chittagong celebrated #internationalyogadiwas2023 at Navy Convention Centre on 17/06. Mr. Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, Nowfel, Hon’ble Dty. Min. of Edu., GOB attended the program alongwith 600 people from all walks of life.

AHCI, Chittagong in association with CIDER International School, Chittagong organized a curtain raiser event for #IDY2023 in which many young #Yoga enthusiasts participated.

AHC Dr Ranjan launched ' অনুভব - নির্দিষ্ট মূল্যে স্বাস্থ্যসাথী ' an initiative of Apollo-Imperial hospital Chittagong making tertiary care affordable to all. Apollo- Imperial joint venture is an excellent example of India – Bangladesh cooperation in health sector.

HCI, Dhaka organized a #G20BeachCleanUp at Patenga Beach in Chattogram on 28 May 2023.The event,organized under India’s #G20 Presidency,witnessed participation from members of Bangladesh government, administration, civil society, media, student and youth volunteers.

AHC Dr. Ranjan paid his humble tribute to #BharatRatna #SatyajitRay, one of the world’s finest filmmakers & a cultural icon in India, Bangladesh and around the world, on his birth anniversary.

AHC Dr. Ranjan paid his humble tribute to #BharatRatna #SatyajitRay, one of the world’s finest filmmakers & a cultural icon in India, Bangladesh and around the world, on his birth anniversary.

The 100th episode of Hon. PM’s “Mann ki Baat” was telecast live at AHCI, Chittagong. Members of Indian community including women & youth and friends of India in Chittagong enthusiastically participated in this landmark event.

AHC Dr. Ranjan had Iftar today with the alumni of the Bangladesh Youth Delegation to India (2012-22 batch). Young people hold the key to creating deeper and stronger ties between India & Bangladesh.

AHC Dr. Ranjan offered prayers at Dargah of Hazrat Shahsufi Amanat Khan seeking divine blessings for the well-being of the people of both India & Bangladesh and their everlasting friendship. He also distributed Iftar gifts.

AHC Dr. Ranjan attends Ramadan Iftar hosted by Chittagong Press Club.

Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong conducted an Open House for redressal of the grievances of Indian nationals residing in consular jurisdiction of this Post. Engaging the Indian diaspora community is one of its top priorities.

Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong organized an Ayurveda Workshop today. Dr. Swapan Datta, Principal, Govt. Unani & Ayurvedic Medical College, Dhaka gave a presentation on future prospects of integrating alternative & modern medicine in Bangladesh & teaming up with India to promote alternative healthcare.

AHC Dr. Ranjan & Hon. Mayor, Chittagong City Corporation Mr. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury jointly inaugurated the Indian Higher Education Meet 2023 in Chittagong in which some of the top Indian Universities participated. India is emerging as a global hub for higher education.

AHCI, Chittagong organized Indian Regional Film Festival at Theatre Institute, Chittagong. 83 ( Hindi)- a sports biopic capturing Indian winning Cricket World Cup; epic action film RRR with Oscars winning Naatu Naatu song(Telugu) & the popular Bengali movie - Belashuru were screened.

Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong celebrated women’s achievements & progress towards #GenderParity both in India & Bangladesh on #IWD2023. Women leaders from business, media, academia& cultural Inst. shared their success stories.

AHC Dr. Ranjan paid deep tribute to the language martyrs in his speech at #AmarEkusheyBoiMela organized by Chittagong City Corporation. On this occasion, he handed over few copies of 'Bharat Vichitra' a journal published by India in Bangladesh (High Commission of India, Dhaka).

AHC Dr. Ranjan paid his humble tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement at Shahid Minar, Chattogram on the occasion of #AmarEkushey and the #InternationalMotherLanguageDay.

Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong held a fruitful interactive session in which a large delegation of The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry & business leaders of Chittagong exchanged views on further enhancing India – Bangladesh trade and commercial ties.

AHC Dr. Ranjan visited one of the production units of Pacific Jeans - a leader in global denim market. Pursuing sustainable technological change & a high female labour participation is truly exemplary.

Hon. Land Minister Bangladesh H.E. Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed; Hon. Mayor, Chittagong City Corporation, H.E. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury; Hon. Whip & 6 other MPs, Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad and several high-level dignitaries joined AHC Dr Rajeev Ranjan at 74th Republic Day reception showcasing Indian ich culture & traditions.

On the occasion of the 74th Republic Day of India, AHC Dr. Ranjan unfurled the national flag and also, read the Hon. President’s address to the nation. A good no. of India diaspora joined the celebration.

AHC Dr. Ranjan addressed a large gathering of youth in a prog. marking Holy 117th Urs of Gausul Azam Syed Ahmad Ullah Maizbhandari, founder of Maizbhandari #sufi order in Bengal. AHC laid emphasis on the role of youth in nation building and cementing India – Bangladesh ties.

তারুণ্যের অনুপ্রেরণা, মহান চিন্তাবিদ এবং যুগের প্রবর্তক স্বামী বিবেকানন্দজি কে তাঁর জন্মবার্ষিকীতে লক্ষ লক্ষ প্রণাম। আজ, সহকারী হাইকমিশনার ড. রঞ্জন রামকৃষ্ণ মিশন, আনোয়ারা, চট্টগ্রাম আয়োজিত জমকালো জয়ন্তী অনুষ্ঠানে যোগ দেন।

#विश्व_हिंदी_दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। इस अवसर पर, भारतीय सहायक उच्चायोग, चटगांव द्वारा आयोजित विविध प्रतियोगिताओं - कविता पाठ, आशुभाषण, निबंध लेखन, चित्रकला आदि में भारतीय प्रवासीयो ने बढ़-चढ़ कर हिस्सा लिया ।

150+ vibrant Indian community members in Chittagong participated in #PravasiBhartiyaDivas2023 celebrations with great zeal & fervour. Hon. PM's inaugural address at the 17th PBD Convention was screened on this occasion.

AHCI, Chittagong celebrated 51st India - Bangladesh Maitri Diwas with great pomp and show. Mr. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury, Hon. Mayor, Chattogram City Corporation graced the occasion as chief guest. Around 450 eminent persons of Chattogram relished cultural program by prominent Indian Band, Oxygen & local artists & reception.

AHC Dr. Rajeev Ranjan extended his best wishes to Bangladesh National Cricket Team on the 51st #VictoryDay of Bangladesh and hoped that the future generations will keep up the legacy of Liberation War of 1971 by imbibing & fostering the indomitable spirit of brotherhood India and Bangladesh.

AHC Dr. Rajeev Ranjan urged Bangladeshi students to pursue higher education in India at an orientation program held at International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC). Hon. Min. LGRD, Govt of Bangladesh, Md. Tajul Islam, MP; Dr. Abu Reza Nadwi, MP & Ms. Khadijatul Anwar Sony, MP were also present.

AHC Dr. Rajeev Ranjan joined Mr. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury, Hon. Mayor, Chittagong City Corporation in felicitating 120 Bir #MuktiJodha, the living testimony of the great #LiberationWar1971 and India - Bangladesh friendship. He paid homage to #Bangbandhu, the brave martyrs of Bangladesh & the valiant Indian soldiers for their supreme sacrifices.

AHC Dr. Ranjan along with other dignitaries joined Christmas celebrations at the Chattogram Catholic Archdiocese.

Commemoration of ‘Veer Baal Diwas’ to honour the martyrdom of Baba Fateh Singh and Zorawar Singh, the ‘Sahibzade’ of the 10th Guru Gobind Singh Ji, on 26th December 2022.

Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong celebrated India -Bangladesh partnership in capacity building and HRD. To mark ITEC DAY 2022,Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong held a gala reception for Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation - ITEC alumni who are playing a pivotal role in cementing bilateral ties.

On the occasion of RashtriyaEktaDiwas, Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong organized a human unity chain for reinforcing the values of a strong and united India.

A run for unity marking RashtriyaEktaDiwas was organized by Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong to foster and reinforce dedication to preserve and strengthen unity, integrity and security of the nation.

An Indian delegation led by Dean, Madras Veterinary College participated in International Workshop on Animal Nutrition held at Chittagong Veterinary & Animal Sciences University. Knowledge – sharing among professionals would further strengthen India – Bangladesh strategic partnership.

With the motto of UNI-TEA DAY, Indian diaspora including students in Chattogram celebrated Unity Day with full enthusiasm and zeal by clicking selfies with a cup of tea, among others.

Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong family celebrated Diwali along with the Indian community in Chattogram with great zeal & pomp.

Representatives of Confederation of Indian Industry & Foundation for MSME Cluster held fruitful exchanges with business leaders & financiers of Bangladesh on possible areas of cooperation in the MSME sector, key drivers of the economies both in India & Bangladesh, at The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

AHC Dr. Ranjan offered 'Chadar' from India at Hazrat Shah Sufi Amanat Khan Dargah Sharif, Chittagong, prayed for wellbeing of the people of India & Bangladesh and distributed Eid gifts among devotees.

AHC Dr. Ranjan paid his humble tributes to braveheart Pritilata Waddedar, a great revolutionary nationalist , the first woman martyr of Bengal in anti-British movement & a true beacon of light for women on her 111th birth anniversary celebrations at Birkannya Pritilata Trust, Chittagong . Her valour and supreme sacrifice for the nation will keep inspiring generations to come.

AHCI Chittagong celebrated rabindrajayanti with traditional zeal & fervour. A scintillating cultural programme featuring rabindrasangeet - songs, dances, poetry recital & staging Tagore's short story 'Mrinal er kotha' was organized at Theatre Institute, Chittagong. AHC Dr Rajeev Ranjan welcomed Hon. Mayor Chittagong City Corporation Mr Rezaul Karim Chowdhury & other guests on the occasion.

AHC Dr. Rajeev Ranjan offered prayers to Lord Buddha & paid respects to the highest religious guru of the native Buddhists & Ekushey Padak awardee Gyanashree Mahathir on the auspicious day of Buddha Purnima at CTG Central Buddhist Monastery.

AHC Dr. Rajeev Ranjan congratulated Bangla TV for successful 5 yrs' service to the nation, at a function held at Bangabandhu Hall, CTG Press Club. Indo-Bangla friendship has stood the test of time & media support has been pivotal.

AHC Dr. Rajeev Ranjan had a meaningful interaction with students from Mainamoti Medical college, BD. Currently, round 240 students from all 4 corners of are studying here. Indeed, there is tremendous potential for further collaboration b/w India & Bangladeshin health sector.

AHC Dr Rajeev Ranjan paid homage to SriSri Harichanda Thakur who founded the Matua Sect & dedicated his life for upliftment of downtrodden, at MatuaConference CTG. The strong ties of kinship between people of India & Bangladesh is of the essence in this unparalleled & special partnership.

As part of AKAM, 'Aloy Aloy Rabindra-Nazrul and Odishi dance prog.' was organized by Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong in collaboration with Odissi And Tagore Dance Movement Centre, Chittagong. The unique bond between India & Bangladesh is rooted in a common cultural heritage & it's a shared responsibility to preserve it.

AHCI Chittagong celebrated 8th International Day of Yoga with the enthusiastic participation of almost 1200 people. Two yoga sessions were held where people from all classes of Chittagong participated in the first session. The second session incorporated students from different organizations i.e: Chittagong Grammar School, CIDER International School, Asian University for Women, BGC Trust Medical College and more. Yoga sessions featured yoga workshops by Quantum Foundation.

AHCI Chittagong in association with UNHCR celebrated 8th International Day of Yoga at UNHCR Sub-Office, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

AHCI's stall was inaugurated today at Chittagong International Trade Fair (CITF). It aims to showcase trade & investment opportunities in India and potential areas of cooperation between India and Bangladesh.

A 2-day (5-6/8) film festival marking the birth centenary of a genius of cinema& a true cultural icon both in India & Bangladesh, Satyajit Ray is being organized by AHCI, Chittagong in collaboration with Chittagong Film Center at TIC.

AHCI, Chittagong celebrated IndiaAt75 at Chancery premises, AHCI, Chittagong. AHC Dr. Rajeev Ranjan hoisted the tricolor #HarGharTiranga and read out Hon. President's address to the nation. Around 350 Indian community members enthusiastically participated in the celebrations.

Connecting people of Indian subcontinent through food at 'Taste of India' food festival held at Sea Pearl beach resort, Cox's Bazar, Chittagong, Bangladesh. A variety of traditional Indian cuisines prepared by renowned Sri Lankan chef Milroy Nanayakkara were showcased.

AHC Dr. Rajeev Ranjan along with Hon. Com. Min. Mr. Tipu Munshi & Hon. Dy. Edu. Min. Mr. Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Noefel Govt. of Bangladesh & other dignitaries joined the Janmashtami celebrations organized by Sri Sri Janmashtami Udjapan Parishad at JM Sen Hall Ctg.

AHCI, Chittagong organized a send-off ceremony to felicitate ICCR suborno jayanti scholarship (2022-23) awardees from Chattogram, Bangladesh. Awardees took part in a spectacular cultural show. Hon. Deputy Education Minister, Govt. of Bangladesh graced the occasion.

Today on the occasion of Hindi Divas, Indian expatriates participated with full enthusiasm in many competitions such as poetry recitation, essay writing and extempore speeches organized by Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong.

AHC Dr. Rajeev Ranjan joined eminent doctors&business leaders at Int. Health & Wellness Expo held at Chittagong by Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mati-ta Wellness & Hospitality & Apollo Multi-specialty Hospital, Kolkata. Around 25 exhibitors from India, Bangladesh & Malaysia and a delegation of 18 renowned doctors from India participated in the Expo. Bangladesh alone accounts for more than half of the total medical tourists in India. Hon. MP Mr. M. Abdul Latif; Chairman, The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry Mr. Mahbubul Alam; Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry Healthcare subcommittee Eastern Region Mr. Rupak Barua; Vice-President, The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. Arnab Basu were present on the occasion.

Building on India - Bangladesh people to people ties- Indian Food Festival commences at the Hotel Peninsula Chittagong today - offering rich & authentic Indian cuisine to Chittagong food lovers - Indian Chef Mr. Tahir showcases delectable flavors from various regions of India.

AHCI Chittagong, in association with Chittagong Grammar School (CGS) hosted an event to hear Hon’ble PM during #ParikshaPeCharcha

AHCI Chittagong hosted a grand gala reception in honour of media friends in Chittagong

A Roundtable meeting on “India - Bangladesh trade & business” was organized by AHCI, CTG and Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry

AHC Dr. Ranjan met Ms. Ita Schuette, Head of office for UNHCR in Cox’s bazar.

AHC Dr. Ranjan visited the Kutupalong refugee camp in Ukhia, Cox’s bazar

AHC Dr. Ranjan meets Mr. Shah Rezwan Hayat, Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner(RRRC) of the Govt. of Bangladesh

AHC Dr. Ranjan inaugurated an art exhibition featuring diverse visual arts by renowned artists from & , at Shilpokala Academy, CTG.

AHC Dr. Ranjan attends musical performance by ghazal singer Aloke K Sen

AHC Dr. Ranjan inaugurates “Peetha Utshob” at Seniors’ Club, Chattogram

AHC Dr. Ranjan attended Bangamata Int. Squash Tournament ’22 starring Indian Squash Star Mr. Abhishek Agarwal

AHC Dr. Ranjan attends a felicitation ceremony organized by Bangabandhu Shishu Kishore Mela at Hotel Radisson Blu, CTG

AHC Dr. Ranjan offered prayers to Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu on the auspicious occasion of Sri Gaura Purnima

Asst. High Commission of India, Chittagong pays tribute to the legends – India’s Nightingale Lata Mangeshkar, Gitashree Sandhya Mukherjee and Disco Kind Bappy Lahiri

AHC Dr. Rajeev Ranjan inaugurated “Study in India” meet 2022 in Chittagong

Manchmukut Natya Sampradaya, in association with Asst. High Commission of India, Chittagong, stage Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s masterpiece “Dakghar”

AHC Dr. Rajeev Ranjan visited the ancestral home of the legendary music maestro S D Burman, in Cumilla, Bangladesh

Asst. High Commissioner Dr. Rajeev Ranjan paid homage to the valiant soldiers at Commonwealth War Cemetery of Cumilla.

Asst. High Commissioner Dr. Rajeev Ranjan meets Mr. Zahirul Alam Dubash, Chairman, Chittagong Development Authority

Assistant High Commissioner of India in Chittagong, Dr. Rajeev Ranjan has formally launched the Suborno Jayanti Scholarship portal in the presence of prominent ICCR Scholars and ITEC Alumni

AHC Dr. Rajeev Ranjan paid homage to the martyrs of the historic Language movement at Shaheed Minar, Chittagong on the occasion of Amar Ekushey & International Mother Language Day

Visit of H. E. Shri Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh to Jamia Ahmadiyya Sunnia Kamil Madrasa, Chittagong on 20 February, 2022

Visit of H. E. Shri Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh to Asian University for Women, Chittagong on 20 February, 2022

Visit of H. E. Shri Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh paid homage to the fallen soldiers in World War-II, at Chittagong War Cemetery on 20 February, 2022

H. E. Shri Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh meets eminent personalities of Chittagong at a dinner hosted by AHCI Chittagong on 19 February, 2022

Visit of H. E. Shri Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh to Maizvandary shrine, Fatikchhari, Chattogram on 19 February, 2022

On the auspicious occasion of the 73rd Republic Day of India, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong on 26.1.2022. Here are the glimpses of the morning ceremony.

On the auspicious occasion of the 73rd Republic Day of India, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong on 26.1.2022. Here are the glimpses of the morning ceremony.

Inauguration of Bangabandhu – Bapu Digital Exhibition 2021

Inauguration of Bangabandhu – Bapu Digital Exhibition 2021

Inauguration of Bangabandhu – Bapu Digital Exhibition 2021

Inauguration of Bangabandhu – Bapu Digital Exhibition 2021

Inauguration of Bangabandhu – Bapu Digital Exhibition 2021

The first trial containership from Kolkata to Chattogram, Bangladesh containing cargo for transshipment to North-Eastern states of India reached Chattogram port on 21.7.2020

The first trial containership from Kolkata to Chattogram, Bangladesh containing cargo for transshipment to North-Eastern states of India reached Chattogram port on 21.7.2020