Community Recognition Statement

Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields) (17:14): I was delighted to recently attend Chattogram Club Australia's 2019 Mezban and Eid reunion festivities.

The feast brought together thousands from within the local Bangladesh community in south-west Sydney and beyond.

My long association with the Bangladesh community is something I greatly value and I am fortunate to count many Bangladesh Australians as my friends.

 I admire the Chattogram Club Australia's commitment to honouring and celebrating their community's rich Bangladesh culture and heritage while striving to highlight the common values between Australia and Bangladesh.

Events such as the 2019 Mezban serve as a great reminder that our community is strengthened and enriched by our diversity.

I congratulate the executive and the organisers from Chattogram Club Australia on hosting such a successful event and I look forward to attending future events hosted by the organisers.