Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Independence Day.

In a congratulatory message, President Murmu conveyed her best wishes to Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening the enduring ties between the two nations.

‘On behalf of the government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend warm greetings and felicitations to your excellency and to the friendly people of Bangladesh on the occasion of your National Day,’ she said.

Droupadi Murmu also said, ‘India-Bangladesh relations are multi-faceted with our cooperation encompassing diverse areas such as trade, multimodal connectivity, development partnership, power and energy, education, capacity building, cultural cooperation and people-to people exchanges.’

‘Bangladesh is at the focus of India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ and ‘Act East’ policies, our SAGAR doctrine and the Indo-Pacific Vision. India reiterates its support for a democratic, stable, inclusive, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh,’ the President added.

Besides, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, in his letter to chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, said, ‘I extend my felicitations to you and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh.’

Modi said, ‘This day stands as a testament to our shared history and sacrifices that have laid the foundation of our bilateral partnership.’

The PM also said, ‘The spirit of the Liberation War of Bangladesh continues to remain a guiding light for our relationship, which has flourished across multiple domains, bringing tangible benefits to our peoples.’

‘We remain committed to advancing this partnership, driven by our common aspirations for peace, stability, and prosperity, and based on mutual sensitivity to each other’s interests and concerns,’ Modi added.

BDST: 1415 HRS, MAR 26, 2025
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