Leaders of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in separate messages, congratulated the President and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on the occasion of Independence Day to be celebrated on March 26.

The UAE is also celebrating Bangladesh Independence Day 2023 by hanging the flag of Bangladesh on its iconic and landmark buildings, according to the UAE embassy in Dhaka.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has sent a congratulatory message to President Abdul Hamid.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has also sent congratulatory messages to President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

In their messages, they conveyed sincere felicitations on the national occasion and extended best wishes for their counterpart's sound health.

They wished continued peace, progress, prosperity and well-being for the friendly country and people of Bangladesh.