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PM Modi's Bangladesh Visit: PM Modi concludes 2-day visit; lauds hospitality

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Bangladesh to be a part of the neighbouring country's 50th Independence Day, making it his first foreign visit after COVID-19 outbreak

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In the presence of Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, five MoUs were exchanged between India & Bangladesh covering various fields such as disaster management, ICT equipment, sports, etc.

 

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Visuals from the meeting:

  • PM Narendra Modi hands over a representational key of 109 life-saving ambulances to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka.
  • PM Narendra Modi hands over a representational item to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina as a symbol of India's gift of 1.2 million COVID vaccine doses.
  • Bangladesh's PM Sheikh Hasina presented a gold & a silver coin released on the occasion of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to PM Modi.
  • She also handed over a silver coin released on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's Independence

 

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'India-Bangladesh relation is people to people, heart to heart. Both countries want development for both them and the world as well. Both countries want peace and stability, development': PM Modi on the second day of his visit to Bangladesh.

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"When Pakistani started attacking people of Bangladesh then Bangabandhu Sheikh declared Independence. He was then taken to jail. We always remember the contribution of India in the war and I am honoured to have PM Modi here in Bangladesh," said Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina.

She added," I thank the govt of India and Modi in particular for awarding Gandhi peace to Sheikh Mujibur Rehman. I extend gratitude to PM Modi and people of India for being helpful during the pandemic. The two countries have decided to share several diplomatic programs."

Lauding Indo-Bangla ties, she said, " All political parties of India are always united in one issue and that is being with the people of Bangladesh. We share Historical, cultural, geographical ties. India has sheltered 1 cr Bangladeshis, who fled from Bangladesh because of the atrocities of Pakistan. By the joint operation of both countries, victory was achieved. A notable number of Indian soldiers sacrificed their lives.  Self cooperation and contribution by the people of India can never be forgotten."

She added, "Our relation with India escalated with new heights. India has become one of our best development partners. If we move forward hand in hand, development in inevitable."

 

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"One of the first movements of my life to join the struggle for the independence of Bangladesh. I and my partners had done a Satyagraha in support of freedom of Bangladesh and was even sent into jail. The atrocities forced by the Pakistan Army disturbed all of us internally and moved us," said PM Modi

 

Lauding Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, he added, "Operation Searchlight and its violations hasn't been discussed enough on global platforms. During this struggle, Bangabandhu was the ray of hope. His resilience and leadership had decided that no force would be able to stop the freedom of Bangladesh."

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Remembering late PM Indira Gandhi's efforts, he said, "Indira Gandhi ji's efforts are known to all.  Atal ji also said that we aren't just fighting with people who're laying down their lives in the Liberation War, but we are also trying to give a new direction to history."

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"The next 25 years are crucial for both India and Bangladesh. Our heritage is shared, our growth is shared, our targets and opportunities are also shared. While there are similar opportunities in trade and industry, there are similar challenges in terrorism," he said.

He added, "During COVID too, both countries have worked in tandem. We helped in developing the SAARC COVID fund and in training of human resource. India is delighted that 'Made In India' vaccines are treating people of Bangladesh."
 

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Announcing deeper ties between Indo-Bangladesh, he said, "On the event of 50 years of Indo-Bangladesh partnership, I'd like to extend an invite to 50 entrepreneurs of Bangladesh. They should get to associate with our innovation ecosystem and meet venture capitalists. We will learn from them and they will learn from us as well. For the youth of Bangladesh, I announce the Swarna Jayanti scholarship for youths of Bangladesh."

He added, "Those who questioned Bangladesh's existence, Bangladesh proved them wrong. We have shown that mutual trust and cooperation can lead to every solution. Our Land Boundary Agreement is also a witness to the same. I wish we both progress with a greater speed."

 

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"This affection and love of yours is of the best moment of my life. I am glad that I am a part of this celebration. In the same year, Bangladesh and India completes 50 yrs of their friendship," says PM Modi. Conferring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with the Gandhi Peace Prize 2020, posthumously, he said, "I pay tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. I remember those who sacrificed their lives for Bangladesh's liberation war. Today I also salute the brave soldiers of the Indian Army who stood with the brothers and sisters of Bangladesh. A war memorial has been dedicated to heroes of Bangladesh war."

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Sheikh Rehana, the younger daughter of Bangladesh's Father of Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, receives Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 which has been conferred upon him posthumously. 

 

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Sheikh Rehana, the younger daughter of Bangladesh's Father of Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, receives Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 which has been conferred upon him posthumously. 

 

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"This affection and love of yours is of the best moment of my life. I am glad that I am a part of this celebration. In the same year, Bangladesh and India completes 50 yrs of their friendship," says PM Modi. Conferring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman with the Gandhi Peace Prize 2020, posthumously, he said, "I pay tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. I remember those who sacrificed their lives for Bangladesh's liberation war. Today I also salute the brave soldiers of the Indian Army who stood with the brothers and sisters of Bangladesh. A war memorial has been dedicated to heroes of Bangladesh war."

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In the latest development, sources have informed that PM Modi will gift 1.2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Bangladesh during his two-day visit. The vaccines will arrive by a special Air India flight on Wednesday afternoon.  

 

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In the latest development, osurces have informed that PM Modi will visit Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Ishwaripur area of Shyamnagar during his two-day visit to Bangladesh. The temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali, is  one of the 51 Shakti Peeths. PM Modi's visit to the temple will be first by a head of government of any country. 

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Khadi "Mujib Jackets" will be the centre of attraction during Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s 2-day visit to Dhaka next week with dignitaries at the Indian High Commission wearing the signature garment honouring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh`s Father of the Nation. It is important to note here that the Mujib jacket is also an immensely popular outfit in Bangladesh. 

What is the Mujib jacket?

The specially designed Mujib jackets have been made of high-quality handcrafted Khadi fabric. The black Mujib Jackets have been designed with 6 buttons, two pockets on the lower half and a front pocket on the left, as worn by Rahman. In keeping with the eco-friendly nature of the fabric, the zip-covers for these jackets too have been made of black cotton fabric with the Khadi India logo embroidered over it. These jackets will be carried in specially designed white coloured waste plastic-mixed carry bags made at KVIC's Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute (KNHPI) in Jaipur.

Khadi Mujib jackets to add sheen during PM Modi's visit to Bangladesh

A Khadi Mujib jacket is a sleeve-less and high-neck coat with a front closure. This attire is widely worn in Bangladesh. As PM Modi is all set to visit Bangladesh on March 26, these customised Khadi Mujib jackets will be the key attire of dignitaries during Prime Minister Modi's diplomatic visit to Bangladesh. These, much like the iconic Nehru jacket, were the preferred attire of Bangladesh's first President Sheikh Mjibur Rahman and are immensely popular across the country even today. 

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has supplied 100 such custom-designed "Mujib Jackets" to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. The Mujib jacket is set to gain a wider fan following as the two Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina come together for 'Mujib Borsho', which is the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. 

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  • 10 am - PM Modi to arrive in Dhaka
  • 10.50 am - Visit to National Martyr's Memorial
  • 3.15 pm - PM Modi to meet Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen
  • 3.45 pm - PM Modi to attend National Day programme
  • 7.45 pm - PM Modi to launch Bapu Bangabandhu video exhibition
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Bangladesh to be a part of the neighbouring country's 50th Independence Day, making it the first foreign visit by PM Modi after the outbreak of the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic. PM Modi recieved the invitation to be a part of its 50th Independence Day celebrations and to commemorate the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman from his counterpart Sheikh Hasina. PM Modi's visit to Bangladeshwas initially scheduled for last year (2020) to participate in the Mujib centenary celebration, but the visit was cancelled owing to the outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Alongside participating in the centenary celebrations, PM Modi is also set to hold bilateral consultations with his Bangladesh counterpart where mutiple Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) are expected to be signed. PM Modi will also call on the President of Bangladesh H.E. Md. Abdul Hamid and will be also be called on by the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr A.K. Abdul Momen. Besides PM Modi, the heads of state and government from Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives will also be present at the celebration. 

Published March 26th, 2021 at 07:33 IST

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