Dahi Puchka to Pan Rasmali: Lavish Spread For Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Hosted By PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, hosted a lavish spread of lunch for Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during her visit to India. The vegetarian menu that was prepared specifically kept in mind Hasina's choice of food in New Delhi's Hyderabad House, boasted of Dahi Puchka, Matar aur Bajre ka Shorba, Channar Paturi, Subz Keema & Thyme Singara, Amaranth Kofta Gulbadan, Panchmel ni Sabzi, Doi Paneer, Shukto, Bengali Masoor Dal, Kolkata Biryani, Assorted Indian Breads, Paan Rasmalai Coulis, Gud Jalebi aur Aam Kulfi, Craved Fruits of the season along with Roasted Coffee/Masala Chai/Qehwa.

The Bangladesh PM left for New Delhi on a two-day state visit at the invitation of PM Modi, the first such bilateral visit by any head of government after the BJP-led NDA alliance formed a government for the third consecutive time. A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the prime minister departed from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Friday afternoon, the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the national news agency, reported. 

During the visit, both the premiers will hold a one-to-one meeting followed by delegation-level talks, and Dhaka and New Delhi will sign several agreements and MoUs to strengthen the existing bilateral ties further, it said. Additionally, discussions on a potential trade pact are expected. 

Over the past decade, numerous cross-border initiatives have been launched as part of a robust regional partnership plan, the news agency reported. This visit will be Sheikh Hasina's second trip to the Indian capital in less than 15 days, as she was among the dignitaries invited to Modi's swearing-in ceremony on June 9. 

A red carpet was rolled out at Rashtrapati Bhavan to receive Prime Minister Hasina by her Indian counterpart through a ceremonial reception where the two countries' national anthems were played. 

She also inspected the Guard of Honour there. Hasina will have a one-to-one meeting with Prime Minister Modi followed by delegation-level talks. Both will witness the signing ceremony of the MoUs and agreements. After that, both the prime ministers will give their press statements. 

Then they will attend a Banquet Luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Modi in her honour at Hyderabad House. In the afternoon, Prime Minister Hasina will call on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at his Secretariat. In the evening, she will call on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan before returning to Dhaka. (with PTI inputs)