LOOKEAST REPORT
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the “bold and courageous” leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for Bangladesh’s remarkable success in socio–economic development.
His appreciation came during a 30–minute meeting with visiting Road Transport and Bridges Minister of Bangladesh Obaidul Quader at his official residence in Delhi.
General Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League Obaidul Quader at a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latters’ residence in New Delhi.
Modi was accompanied by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vijay K. Gokhale, Joint Secretary (Bangladesh, Myanmar) Sripriya Ranganathan and Spokesperson of External Affairs Ministry Raveesh Kumar.
In terms of socio–economic development Bangladesh has advanced much ahead of Pakistan,” Modi told the Bangladesh delegation in praising Bangabandhu and his able daughter Sheikh Hasina. “Look at your country. You are much ahead of Pakistan in socio–economic indicators
Obaidul Quader, who is also General Secretary of Bangladesh Awami League, was accompanied by the Awami League Presidium Member Piyush Kanti Bhattacharya, Joint General Secretaries Mahbubul Alam Hanif, Jahangir Kabir Nanak and Abdur Rahman. Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali was present at the meeting.
The Indian Prime Minister paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman under whose leadership Bangladesh fought and gained independence from Pakistan in 1971.
“In terms of socio–economic development Bangladesh has advanced much ahead of Pakistan,” Modi told the Bangladesh delegation in praising Bangabandhu and his able daughter Sheikh Hasina. “Look at your country. You are much ahead of Pakistan in socio–economic indicators,” he said.
Referring to Bangladesh’s role in providing shelter to the forcibly displaced people from Myanmar, the Indian premier said his country wants an early resolution to the problem. He also supported Bangladesh’s position on this issue.
On the question of sharing Teesta River water between India and Bangladesh, Modi assured that he is trying to resolve the issue.
During the meeting held in a cordial atmosphere Obaidul Quader conveyed to Modi best wishes from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the people of Bangladesh.
Quader arrived in New Delhi with a 20–member high–powered Awami League delegation on a three–day visit to India at the invitation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ■
GEOFFREY MACDONALD | BANGLADESH’s streets have again erupted with political violence. In early July, a university student protest began over Bangladesh’s job quota system that disproportionately benefits the descendants of Bangladesh’s 1971 liberation war fighters, which many students view as unfair and outdated. Early last week, peaceful protests turned violent as police and ruling party…
LOOKEAST REPORT | POLICE and security officials in Bangladesh fired bullets and tear gas at protesters and banned all gatherings in the capital on Friday, as internet and mobile services were cut off after days of deadly clashes over the allocation of government jobs. The protests, which began weeks ago but escalated sharply on Monday,…
DR MANAS DAS | SOME say it is an anachronism. To some others it is a mere fancy project. A considerable few are not sure about the future of this renovated legacy and they fume at the brouhaha over it. But not many, in their senses, can dispute the glamour and pride associated with the…
LOOKEAST REPORT | INDIA and Bangladesh moved to bolster their defense relationship and signed agreements for expanding cooperation in maritime security, ocean economy, space, and telecommunication sectors, as New Delhi tries to present itself as a regional power. The agreements were signed during Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India, the first foreign leader…
DR APARNA PANDE | INDIA’S diplomatic influence has grown significantly through 2023, attracting interest from countries worldwide looking to strengthen economic and strategic bonds with the South Asian nation. However, relations with its closest neighbors remain conflict–ridden and problematic. While its western neighbor Pakistan often captures international attention, its eastern neighbor, Myanmar (formerly Burma), is…
