President, PM greet Queen Elizabeth II on her 95th birthday

President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have conveyed their heartfelt felicitations and warmest greetings on the 95th birthday of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II today.

In separate messages today, they wished her good health, happiness, and long life, and the continued peace, progress and prosperity to the friendly people of the UK, according to a statement of Bangladesh High Commission in UK.

In his message, President Abdul Hamid said, "I take this opportunity to renew my pledge to work closely with Your Majesty to the further strengthening and broadening of the existing bonds of friendship between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom particularly as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our diplomatic relations through 2021-22".

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message, said: "On this momentous occasion, I pay a special tribute to Your Majesty for the exemplary grace, duty, and service with which you have served your nation and the Commonwealth for the past seven decades.

"As the longest-serving Monarch of the world, you continue to inspire us and remain a symbol of unity and solidarity especially as the Head of our Commonwealth family. Like always, the people of Bangladesh continue to hold Your Majesty in their hearts with the highest of affection and admiration."