Dhaka observed Nordic Day on Thursday (February 6) with a series of events at the Radisson Blu Hotel, celebrating the shared values and partnerships between Bangladesh and Nordic countries.  

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Water Resources, graced the occasion as the chief guest.  

The event featured speeches from prominent Nordic diplomats, including Danish Ambassador Christian Brix Møller, Norwegian Ambassador Haakon Arald Gulbrandsen, Swedish Ambassador Nicolas Weeks, and Finland’s Non-Resident Ambassador Kimmo Lähdevirta.  

In her address, Syeda Rizwana Hasan emphasized the interim government’s focus on three critical issues: justice, reform, and elections. She highlighted justice as the highest priority to ensure accountability for past human rights violations and to provide redress for victims who suffered under repressive regimes.  

The adviser expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Nordic nations for their unwavering support, noting their contributions to both civil society and the interim government. She acknowledged receiving Nordic assistance during her tenure as an NGO leader and stressed its continuing importance for Bangladesh’s progress.  

The event drew a diverse audience, including diplomats, policymakers, and prominent personalities from various sectors, underscoring the deep ties between Bangladesh and the Nordic region.