DHAKA, Dec 14, 2023 (BSS)-President Mohammed Shahabuddin and his wife Dr Rebecca Sultana will host a reception at Bangabhaban on Saturday marking the country's 53rd Victory Day.

"Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan and other dignitaries are expected to join the reception on the lawn of the Bangabhaban at about 5:30pm on the day," President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin told BSS today.

As many as 20, 000 guests were invited to the reception programme.

Of the invitees, cabinet members, advisers, state ministers, ambassadors and high commissioners of different countries, Supreme Court judges, chiefs of the three services, members of parliament, senior political leaders, academics, business community leaders, artistes, valiant freedom fighters and families of Bir Shreshtha gallantry award recipients and distinguished citizens will attend the reception.

Newspaper editors and journalist leaders will also attend the gathering alongside top civil and military officials, the Bangabhaban spokesman added.

On the occasion, President Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will cut a cake on the occasion. They will exchange greetings with the injured freedom fighters and other dignitaries and guests at the function.

The reception programme will be followed by a cultural function.