Friendship pipeline reaffirms golden run of India-Bangladesh ties since 1971
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Indeed, the friendship between the two countries has certainly withstood the test of time. There have of course been the impediments along the way - the Teesta water-sharing issue remains a sore point, the presence of some Indian militant outfits like ULFA in the era of BNP-Jamaat rule in Dhaka was a major irritant in bilateral relations.
Bangladesh occupies special place in India's Neighbourhood First policy: President Droupadi Murmu
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Droupadi Murmu made the remark after the newly-appointed Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Mustafizur Rahman presented his credentials to the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. "The India-Bangladesh relations are bounded by language, culture, and history, and the unique ties is forged in shared sacrifices," she said.
Teesta water sharing issue with India will be resolved soon: Sheikh Hasina
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"Both the countries have resolved several long-standing issues keeping the spirit of cooperation and friendship in mind. I hope that all other issues, including water sharing of Teesta river, would be resolved soon," the visiting Bangladeshi Prime Minister said. Disagreements between the two countries over the allocation of the river water has remained a subject of conflict for several decades.
India, Bangladesh ink seven pacts
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The India and Bangladesh agreements are related to water resources, IT and space, broadcasting as well as railways. These included an agreement on withdrawal of water from the cross-border Kushiyara river, cooperation in space technology, collaboration on IT systems used by railways for freight movement and an agreement for cooperation in the field of science and technology.
Discussions on India-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement to begin soon: Modi
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Addressing a joint press conference after the bilateral discussions, Modi in the presence of Hasina, said that through expansion of connectivity infrastructure economies of both the nations will be strengthened. The Prime Minister further said that India is the biggest development and trade partner of Bangladesh in the region.
Sheikh Hasina to meet PM Modi; discuss defence, trade & river water sharing
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The two leaders are also expected to ink agreements on water sharing on the Kushiyara River, training and IT cooperation in Railways, science, space and media cooperation. Prime Minister Hasina, who is on a four-day visit to India, is also set to meet President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Upon her arrival on Monday, she visited the dargah of Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina begins India trip with Nizamuddin Dargah visit
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visit to the shrine on April 9, 1981 gave her the strength to return to her homeland and bring her father's assassins to justice. During that visit, she was given a document written by her father during his visit to the shrine on April 9, 1946 and still cherishes that moment.'
Amid Chinese assertion, Hasina's India visit is likely to shape South Asia
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"Therefore, the visit (of Hasina) is critical as her moves will be carefully scrutinised back home and the same will have huge ramifications in the region as global geopolitics today offer a different and an enhanced degree of challenges," a foreign policy expert based in Dhaka told India Narrative.
Hasina to sign 7 deals, MoUs in India visit, border management priority
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The Rohingya issue may find prominence in their talks and Bangladesh is keen on cooperation in energy and food security with India, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr A.K. Abdul Momen said in a media briefing on Sunday.The visit is seen as significant amid the Ukraine crisis, global economic downturn and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as the two South Asian neighbors seek enhanced cooperation to overcome the challenges.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to visit India from Sep 5-8 to strengthen ties
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The two sides are expected to ink an agreement on interim sharing of water of the Kushiyara river during Hasina's visit. The Bangladeshi Prime Minister is also likely to travel to Ajmer in Rajasthan to visit the Dargah of revered Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti. Announcing Hasina's visit, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said she will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will meet President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar.
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