GUWAHATI: Keeping in mind Bangladesh’s celebration of the birth centenary of Bangabandu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Border Security Force (BSF) organized the ‘Maitri Cycle Rally’ which was flagged off on 10th January 2021 from Border Out Post Panitar of South Bengal Frontier to strengthen bonds between the border guarding forces of the two countries.
During the journey, the ‘Maitri Cycle Rally’ was welcomed by the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB). officials at many places all along International Boundary and were given warm applause.
The grand closing ceremony of the event was held at Silkore Border Outpost in Mizoram on Wednesday.
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BSF – BGB together for celebration of Centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at BOP Silkore on 17th March 2021@PMOIndia@HMOIndia@CMOMizoram@BSF_India @PIB_India@PIBAizawl @DDNewslive@CycleMaitri @TOIIndiaNews pic.twitter.com/DxGyp0HJlX— BSF Mizoram and Cachar (@BSF_MizoramCach) March 17, 2021
The Chief Guest, Rakesh Asthana, IPS, DG, BSF presented mementoes to all the participants of this ‘Maitri Cycle Rally’ and also to the BGB Officials.
Brig. General Md. Zakir Hossain, Region Commander, BGB conveyed his gratitude for such a great gesture by the BSF at the Centenary Birth occasion of the Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.