President hosts reception for family members of Birshreshtha

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and his wife Dr. Rebeka Sultana hosted a reception for families of Birshreshtha gallantry award recipients at Bangabhaban on the occasion of the country's 54th Victory Day on Monday.

The President exchanged greetings with them at the function.

Several thousand guests, including Chief Justice Syed Refaat Hassan, council of advisers, ambassadors, high commissioners of different countries attended the function.

Besides, Supreme Court judges, chiefs of the three services, senior political leaders, academics, business community leaders, artistes, valiant freedom fighters and families of Birshreshtha gallantry award recipients, Indian war veteran and distinguished citizens attended the reception.