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Ambassador’s Commendation upon Mr.Mohd. Abu Sayed, Country Director, Commonwealth War Grave Commission in Bangladesh


Dhaka:06 November 2015
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On November 6, Ambassador Masato Watanabe presented a Certificate of Commendation to Mr. Mohd. Abu Sayed, Country Director of the Commonwealth War Grave Commission in Bangladesh. The Ambassador’s Commendations are bestowed on those individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions towards friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and foreign countries.

In Chittagong and Comilla, Bangladesh, there are war graves of Japanese soldiers in the fields of Commonwealth war graves. These graves are managed by the Commonwealth War Grave Commission. These graves are beautifully maintained by Mr. Sayed and his team.it!

On the occasion of attending remembrance service at the Mainamati Cemetery, Comilla, Ambassador Watanabe expressed his sincere appreciation to the Commission, particularly to Mr. Sayed and his team for their devoted work to take care of the resting place for the fallen including Japanese. Before presenting the Certificate of Commendation, Ambassador Watanabe laid the wreath at the Cross of Sacrifice, and bowed his head deeply before the souls of all those who perished during the war with his feelings of profound condolences.

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