PM Hasina opens Bangladesh's longest bridge, calls it symbol of country's pride
World | June 25, 2022 15:03 ISTThe inauguration of the Padma bridge carries a lot of significance as the structure was built entirely with domestic financing.
The inauguration of the Padma bridge carries a lot of significance as the structure was built entirely with domestic financing.
"The forthcoming visit of EAM to Bangladesh may be seen in the context of frequent bilateral high-level visits and exchanges particularly as both sides commemorate 50 yrs of establishment of diplomatic ties," MEA said.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government for their assistance in evacuating Bangladeshi nationals who were stranded in the Sumy oblast of Ukraine.
Hasina urged all to work unitedly for the progress of Bangladesh and turn its 'developing nation' status into a 'developed nation' by 2041.
Speaking about trade and connectivity, President Kovind said that connectivity forms an important pillar of India-Bangladesh relations.
Attacks on Hindu temples have intensified in Bangladesh since last Wednesday after an alleged blasphemous post surfaced on social media during the Durga Puja celebrations.
At least 4 persons were killed in violence after some Hindu temples in Bangladesh were vandalised by unidentified Muslim bigots during Durga Puja celebrations.
In what could be seen as a "goodwill gesture", Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent about 2,600 kgs of mangoes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee among other Indian politicians.
Responding to this, Hasina said: "Of course, there is a clear direction on secularism. In the Quran - 'La'kum Dinukum Waliyadin' means everybody has the right to follow their own belief and religion and s/he will follow his religion."
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has assured that her government will procure COVID-19 vaccines at any cost, and has also allocated financial help for marginalized families.
PM Modi visited Bangladesh from March 26 to 27 to attend the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the country's independence and the birth centenary of 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that he had a "productive meeting" with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina during which they reviewed the full range of their strategic bilateral ties and discussed ways to further deepen the economic and cultural linkages.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated India's "sincere and continued efforts" to conclude the Teesta water-sharing agreement in consultation with relevant stakeholders during his talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina.
A new passenger train connecting Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri on the Indian side was inaugurated jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina via a video conference on Saturday.
PM Modi on Saturday visited the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex, Tungipara and planted a sapling. At this moment Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina was also present.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed her gratitude to her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, saying the government of India always stands by Bangladesh through thick and thin.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi were on Friday mesmerized by a raag composed by acclaimed Indian musician Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty who dedicated the musical piece to Bangladesh's Father of the Nation 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
An immensely popular outfit in Bangladesh, the Mujib jacket is a tailored high-necked sleeveless coat for men with two pockets on the lower half, a front pocket on the left part and five or six buttons.
Paying tribute to soldiers who fought Bangladesh's war for independence, PM Modi recalled his association with Bangladesh's struggle for liberation from Pakistan.
PM Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian diaspora and Bohra community. PM Modi greeted the members with folded hands and some members of the Dawoodi Bohra community gifted him with a shawl as well.
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