He extended warm congratulations to the dear respected Kim Jong Un in the name of all the party members of the movement, the statement said.

Awarding Kim Jong Un the title of Marshal represented the firm will of all the Korean people to be loyal to him for all ages, it stressed.

Kim Jong Un carried forward the revolutionary cause of President Kim Il Sung and general secretary Kim Jong Il and rendered distinguished services to demonstrate the DPRK as a military power that no formidable enemy dares provoke, it stressed.

It expressed firm conviction that the Korean people would register further success in the construction of a thriving socialist country with firm confidence in victory of revolution and optimism about the future under the leadership of Kim Jong Un.

The movement would actively support the Korean people's efforts for the independent and peaceful reunification of the country in the future, too, it added.

Bangladeshi figures also published statements on July 20 and 21.

Garib Newaz, president of the Bangladesh People's League and chairman of the Bangladesh Self-Reliance Research Centre, said it is a great event ensuring the prospects of Songun Korea and everlasting prosperity of the nation. It is also the greatest fortune and honor to the Workers' Party, army and people of Korea, he added.

M. Gamrul Huda, chairman of the Bangladesh Institute of the Juche Idea, said it is a historical event of great significance in ushering in a new heyday for Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il's Korea. He was firmly convinced that the army and people of the DPRK would strive for the bright future of Songun Korea with this great pride and honor.