PM Modi to embark on a two-day visit to Bangladesh tomorrow
New Delhi, March 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India is committed to provide abiding support to Bangladesh for its economic and developmental strides. Mr Modi said, his visit to Bangladesh will be an occasion to convey appreciation for the country’s remarkable development under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visionary leadership.
In his departure statement, Mr Modi said, he will also express India’s support and solidarity for Bangladesh’s fight against COVID-19. He expressed happiness that his first foreign visit after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic will be to the friendly neighbouring country, with which India shares deep cultural, linguistic and people-to-people ties.
The Prime Minister said he looked forward to his participation at the National Day celebrations tomorrow, which will also commemorate the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. He said, Bangabandhu was one of the tallest leaders of the last century, whose life and ideals continue to inspire millions. Mr Modi said he is looking forward to visiting Bangabandhu’s Samadhi in Tungipara to pay respects to his memory.
The Prime Minister said he will be having substantive discussions with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, following the very productive virtual meeting in December last year. Mr Modi will also meet with President of Bangladesh Abdul Hamid.
He will also offer prayers to Goddess Kali at the ancient Jashoreshwari Kali Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in the Puranic tradition.
The Prime Minister will also meet with representatives of the Matua community at Orakandi, from where Sri Sri Harichandra Thakur ji disseminated his pious message.
The Prime Minister will be on a two day visit to Bangladesh beginning tomorrow, at the invitation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.