The US Embassy in Dhaka today observed US Constitution Day at Dhaka University, highlighting the principles and democratic traditions that have sustained the American constitutional system for more than two centuries.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen joined Law Minister Mohammad Asaduzzaman, MP, Dhaka University Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Abdus Salam, constitutional experts, academics and students at the programme held at the university’s Senate Hall.

In his address, Christensen said continuous debate and the persistent pursuit of consensus have contributed to the resilience of the US Constitution.

He also highlighted the Constitution’s emphasis on the separation of powers, judicial independence and the scope for adding amendments, according to a statement attributable to US Mission Spokesperson Poornima Rai.

These constitutional principles have helped the document endure and inspire democracies around the world for more than 200 years, the ambassador said.

The programme included a public ceremony, panel discussion, essay competition, quiz contest and an exhibition titled “American Founders Museum.”

The event was organised as the United States marks 250 years of American democracy.