The ties between India and Bangladesh transcend the strategic partnership. Speaking at a function in Dhaka on Friday to commemorate the 48th anniversary of India granting recognition to Bangladesh, India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das said that bilateral relationship between the two countries is at an all time high. She said that India accords top priority to its relationship with Bangladesh.
The multi dimensional relationship between the two countries cover not only traditional areas like trade, commerce, security and border management but also new areas such as IT, space and nuclear science among others.
Riva Ganguly Das said that India is a committed development partner of Bangladesh with a credit line worth 8 billion US dollars of which 80 percent is earmarked for infrastructure and connectivity sector.
Outlining various measures taken by India to commemorate the spirit of liberation war of 1971, the High Commissioner pointed out that India now grants 5 year multiple visa to the Liberation war fighters or Muktijodhas. The Muktijodhas are also offered free treatment at Armed Forces Hospitals in India.
She said that Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman dreamt of making a liberal, secular and inclusive Bangladesh. This dream has to be nurtured so that inimical forces don’t take advantage to harm peace and harmony in Bangladesh.
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