India-Bangladesh relations

21 Aug

President Murmu Congratulates Bangladesh’s New President Alamgir, Calls for Stronger Bilateral Ties

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on assuming office as the President of Bangladesh on Friday, expressing optimism that his extensive political leadership and public service experience would guide a successful tenure. Emphasizing the deep-rooted cultural ties, shared history, and mutual sacrifices between the neighbouring nations, Murmu reaffirmed India’s commitment to expanding cooperation across energy, technology, connectivity, healthcare, and education. The congratulatory message comes amid diplomatic deliberations between New Delhi and Dhaka regarding a proposed visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, which remains unconfirmed as both governments address outstanding bilateral matters. Rashtrapati Bhavan…

31 Dec

Jaishankar Delivers PM Modi’s Condolence Letter to Tarique Rahman as Bangladesh Bids Farewell to Khaleda Zia

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New Delhi/Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma)— External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman in Dhaka and handed over a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveying India’s condolences over the death of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia as large crowds gathered for her funeral. Shortly after his arrival in the Bangladeshi capital, Jaishankar called on Rahman, the acting chairman of the BNP and Khaleda Zia’s eldest son, and expressed sympathy on behalf of the Indian government and people. Jaishankar is in Dhaka to represent India at the funeral of the veteran leader,…