Bangladesh High Commission hosts belated Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi
NEW DELHI — India and Bangladesh relations are being “forged through shared experiences and sacrifices,” Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has said. He described the ties as a “resilient and forward-looking” partnership essential to regional peace and prosperity.
Speaking as a guest of honour at the belated celebration of Bangladesh’s Independence Day (March 26) at the Taj Palace Hotel here on Thursday evening, the minister said the partnership between the two countries spans trade, connectivity, energy, security, and cultural exchange. “We remain committed to deepening this vital relationship,” Singh said.
The Bangladesh High Commission celebrated the country’s I-Day on Thursday after deferring the event due to the arrival of a new High Commissioner and the observance of the holy month of Ramadan.
The evening brought together a distinguished gathering of ambassadors, high commissioners, diplomats, Indian government officials, academics, civil society leaders, and media professionals.
Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah, who recently presented his credentials to the President of India, emphasised forward-looking cooperation. “We celebrate not only to remember the past but to reflect on our shared future — as neighbours and partners in progress,” he said.
He cited the transmission of 40 MW of hydropower from Nepal to Bangladesh via India as a model of sub-regional synergy. As the current chair of BIMSTEC, Bangladesh remains committed to revitalising regional cooperation, he added.
Hamidullah also conveyed that the interim government under Prof Muhammad Yunus is committed to holding free and fair elections in Bangladesh next year.
