‘India was just an ally’: Bangladesh politicians upset over PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post
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6 days, 11 hours ago

‘India was just an ally’: Bangladesh politicians upset over PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post

Hindustan Times  

Bangladeshi politicians, including members of the Muhammad Yunus-led caretaker administration, on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not mentioning their country in his social media post on Vijay Diwas. On the other hand, Bangladesh has objected to the presence in India of its ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina, daughter of its Founding Father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. India was an ally in this victory, nothing more.” Hasnat Abdullah : "This is Bangladesh's Liberation War. Ishraque Hossain : “I strongly condemn and protest against Narendra Modi's misleading statement on 16th December, Bangladesh's Victory Day.

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India merely an ally: Bangladesh law adviser on Modi's Vijay Diwas post
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6 days, 7 hours ago

India merely an ally: Bangladesh law adviser on Modi's Vijay Diwas post

Deccan Chronicle  

Dhaka: Bangladesh interim government's Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's post on X commemorating Victory Day saying, "India was merely an ally in this victory, nothing more." Attaching a screenshot of Modi's post that paid tribute to Indian soldiers for their role in the historic victory in 1971, Nazrul wrote on Facebook in Bengali on Monday, …

'India was just an ally, nothing more...': Bangladeshi politicians fume over PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post
6 days, 9 hours ago

'India was just an ally, nothing more...': Bangladeshi politicians fume over PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post

India TV News  

Dhaka: Bangladeshi politicians including the ministers in the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, fumed over the social media post of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who called Vijay Diwas "India’s historic victory in 1971". Bangladeshi politicians protest against PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post However, Asif Nazrul, law adviser to Muhammad Yunus, protested against PM Modi's post on Vijay Diwas and said, "India …

Bangladesh criticise Modi for ignoring Bangladesh on Vijay Diwas
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6 days, 10 hours ago

Bangladesh criticise Modi for ignoring Bangladesh on Vijay Diwas

Deccan Chronicle  

Bangladeshi politicians on Monday criticised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for failing to mention Bangladesh in his social media post on Vijay Diwas. The omission has sparked anger across political circles in Bangladesh, with leaders accusing Modi of undermining their country's sovereignty and independence struggle. India was an ally, nothing more.” Hasnat Abdullah of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement echoed this …

PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post, with no mention of Bangladesh, rattles Yunus govt
6 days, 13 hours ago

PM Modi's Vijay Diwas post, with no mention of Bangladesh, rattles Yunus govt

Firstpost  

Bangladesh has been reacting to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vijay Diwas post with a leader of Muhammad Yunus-led interim government calling India ‘just an ally’ in the 1971 liberation war Political leaders in Bangladesh, including those from Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, reacted strongly to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message on Vijay Diwas or victory day, claiming that the …

Bangladeshi fighters from Liberation War recall India’s support at Vijay Diwas event
6 days, 18 hours ago

Bangladeshi fighters from Liberation War recall India’s support at Vijay Diwas event

The Hindu  

The 53rd Vijay Diwas celebrations were observed at Fort William in Kolkata, the headquarters of Eastern Command, on Monday. India ‘stood beside us’ The mukti joddha recounted how “Indira Gandhi stood beside us, how India stood beside us.” “They gave all kinds of support, training, food, everything. Mr. Claire highlighted how he fought the war alongside his father, Major General …

India, Bangladesh celebrate Vijay Diwas amid strained ties over Hasina’s ouster
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1 week ago

India, Bangladesh celebrate Vijay Diwas amid strained ties over Hasina’s ouster

Firstpost  

Vijay Diwas on December 16 marks the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistan’s rule with the Indian military intervention in 1971 Lt. General A.A. K. Niazi signing the surrender document as Lt. General J.S. Amid strained ties over Bangladesh’s new regime’s tilt towards extremism and continuing violence against minorities in the country, India and Bangladesh are observing the ‘Vijay Diwas’ on …

India just ally in 1971 War, nothing more: Naya Bangladesh leaders on Modi post
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1 week ago

India just ally in 1971 War, nothing more: Naya Bangladesh leaders on Modi post

India Today  

Several leaders of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh on Monday reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message on Vijay Diwas, saying that the victory of 1971 belonged to Bangladesh, and India was merely an ally in the struggle. PM Modi's message on Vijay Diwas also attracted harsh reaction from Hasnat Abdullah, an important coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination …

India-Bangladesh war heroes to celebrate Vijay Diwas amid strained ties
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1 week, 1 day ago

India-Bangladesh war heroes to celebrate Vijay Diwas amid strained ties

India Today  

As India and Bangladesh mark the 53rd anniversary of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, eight Muktijoddhas arrived in Kolkata on Monday to participate in the Vijay Diwas celebrations. Similarly, eight Indian war veterans and two serving Indian Armed Forces officers travelled to Dhaka to join the Victory Day events in Bangladesh. The annual tradition of exchanging war veterans and …

Uddhav slams Modi government over Bangladesh violence against Hindus
1 week, 3 days ago

Uddhav slams Modi government over Bangladesh violence against Hindus

Deccan Chronicle  

Thackeray slammed the BJP saying its Hindutva is only for votes and tried to corner the saffron party demanding the Indian government should inform Parliament what steps it is taking to protect Hindus in Bangladesh, where minorities have faced violent attacks. On behalf of all Hindus, I request Prime Minister Modi that just as he stopped the war in Ukraine …

Bangladesh delegates, Mukti Joddhas likely to attend Vijay Diwas event
1 week, 4 days ago

Bangladesh delegates, Mukti Joddhas likely to attend Vijay Diwas event

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: A Bangladeshi delegation is likely to attend the 53rd Vijay Diwas celebration, that marks the defeat of Pakistan to India in the Liberation War, to be held by the Eastern Command of the Indian Army at its headquarters Fort William in Kolkata on December 16. The attendees from the neighbouring country may include Mukti Joddhas, who were trained by …

Uncertainty over participation of Bangladeshi freedom fighters in Eastern Command’s Vijay Diwas celebrations
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Uncertainty over participation of Bangladeshi freedom fighters in Eastern Command’s Vijay Diwas celebrations

The Hindu  

Following recent incidents of atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh, uncertainty looms over the participation of Bangladeshi Mukti Joddhas in the Indian Armed Forces’ upcoming Vijay Diwas celebrations at Fort William, the headquarters of the Eastern Command, in Kolkata on December 16. Vijay Diwas, celebrated on December 16 every year, marks India’s historic victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which …

'India lost 17,000 soldiers to save Bangladesh from Pak; gave food, shelter': Taslima Nasreen slams Yunus
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'India lost 17,000 soldiers to save Bangladesh from Pak; gave food, shelter': Taslima Nasreen slams Yunus

Firstpost  

Minorities, especially Hindus, have been facing atrocities in Bangladesh. Violence erupted after the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das who now faces sedition charges for allegedly desecrating the Bangladeshi flag Tripura Chakma Students' Association supporters protest against the alleged atrocities and killings of indigenous people in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts, in Agartala, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. “The India where …

Head-on | Bangladesh and the ghost of East Pakistan
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Head-on | Bangladesh and the ghost of East Pakistan

Firstpost  

Islamists are back in Dhaka and calling the shots using Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus as a fig leaf to turn Bangladesh into a bad copy of Pakistan The Islamists who deposed Sheikh Hasina had help from elements in Pakistan and the United States. Shortly thereafter, the Soviets ‘sent a top-secret message to Nixon’ warning the US ‘against involvement or interference’.” …

Bangladeshi Mukti Yoddhas unlikely to attend Vijay Diwas celebrations this year
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Bangladeshi Mukti Yoddhas unlikely to attend Vijay Diwas celebrations this year

India Today  

The Bangladeshi Mukti Yoddhas are likely to miss this year's Vijay Diwas celebrations in West Bengal's Kolkata amid the ongoing diplomatic tension between Dhaka and New Delhi. Vijay Diwas, celebrated every year on December 16, commemorates the Indian Armed Forces' decisive victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war, leading to the liberation of Bangladesh. For the past five decades, India …

Bangladesh leaders speak of two Indias, plan cell to counter global media
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bangladesh leaders speak of two Indias, plan cell to counter global media

India Today  

Amid reports of atrocities against minorities and the arrests of three Hindu monks in Bangladesh, the student leaders now in the government have doubled down on their anti-India stand. After a meeting with chief advisor Muhammad Yunus, the student leaders announced the plan of setting up a media cell to counter the portrayal that Islamic fundamentalism was growing in Bangladesh …

Declare Bengal's independence from Modi rule, Bangladesh Islamist tells Mamata
3 months, 1 week ago

Declare Bengal's independence from Modi rule, Bangladesh Islamist tells Mamata

India Today  

Bangladeshi Islamic radical Jashimuddin Rahmani Hafi, who was released after Hasina's fall by the interim government, has asked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to "free Bengal from Modi's rule and declare its independence". "We will tell Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal to free Bengal from Modi's rule and declare independence," Jashimuddin Rahmani said in the inflammatory monologue. JASHIMUDDIN RAHMANI …

Can’t catch a cold from B’desh-Pakistan thaw
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Can’t catch a cold from B’desh-Pakistan thaw

Hindustan Times  

After being left in the cold in the corridors of power in Bangladesh for several decades, Pakistan perceives a new opening in Dhaka following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government and the installation of a caretaker administration led by Muhammad Yunus. Students and other activists carry Bangladesh's national flag during a protest march organized by Students Against Discrimination to …

Bangladesh: A nation in turmoil and transformation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: A nation in turmoil and transformation

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 04, 2024 18:19 IST - 1 MIN READ The abrupt end of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s long-standing rule marks a significant turning point in the nation’s politics. What began as student protests demanding reforms to a controversial quota system in government jobs quickly escalated into a broader movement challenging Hasina’s authoritarian governance, ultimately forcing her to …

Bangladesh’s interim government lifts ban on Jamaat-e-Islami party
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh’s interim government lifts ban on Jamaat-e-Islami party

Al Jazeera  

Caretaker administration says ex-PM Hasina’s claims of its ‘terrorist activities’ during student protests were groundless. Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has lifted a ban on the Jamaat-e-Islami party that was imposed under an antiterrorism law. The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday revoked the ban on the country’s largest Muslim party, put in place in the …

'You Talk Big On Gaza, But...': Anurag Thakur Slams Rahul Gandhi, Congress Over Silence On Minorities In Bangladesh
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'You Talk Big On Gaza, But...': Anurag Thakur Slams Rahul Gandhi, Congress Over Silence On Minorities In Bangladesh

News 18  

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party of failing to address the safety of Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh “Unfortunately, the Leader of the Opposition and the Congress party, in their tweets congratulating the interim Bangladeshi government, did not raise the issue of Hindu or minority protection in Bangladesh,” …

Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia's BNP says 'difficult to cooperate' with India if it helps 'enemy' Sheikh Hasina
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia's BNP says 'difficult to cooperate' with India if it helps 'enemy' Sheikh Hasina

India TV News  

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, the key rival of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, has expressed frustration with India providing refuge to the 76-year-old leader after she was compelled to resign and flee the country after widespread protests. Anti-India activities and attacks on the Hindu community also grew significantly under the BNP and its possible return to power …

Pakistan's first reaction to Bangladesh political crisis: ‘Solidarity with…’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's first reaction to Bangladesh political crisis: ‘Solidarity with…’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan said on Wednesday it “stands in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh” after prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country following weeks of violent anti-quota protests that eventually demanded her resignation. Pakistan also said it is “sincerely hoping for a peaceful and swift return to normalcy.” Student leaders, politicians, the President and the Army chief met together and decided …

Bangladesh political crisis: When Rahul Gandhi questioned about possible involvement of foreign hand
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh political crisis: When Rahul Gandhi questioned about possible involvement of foreign hand

India TV News  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday chaired an all-party meeting in Parliament and briefed the leaders about the ongoing developments in Bangladesh. The all-party meeting was attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and LoP Rahul Gandhi among others. While the Opposition expressed satisfaction with the Centre's stance on the ongoing …

Bangladesh protest: Mamata Banerjee appeals for peace in Bengal as Sheikh Hasina quits, to support Modi govt's decision
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh protest: Mamata Banerjee appeals for peace in Bengal as Sheikh Hasina quits, to support Modi govt's decision

Live Mint  

Bangladesh protest: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's statement came as reports suggested that Sheikh Hasina, who quit as the Bangladeshi prime minister on Monday, landed in Agartala in Tripura following massive protests in her country. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appealed to the people of the state to maintain peace amid the ongoing unrest and the change of …

Afghan leader shames Pakistan by sharing pic of Pak Army surrendering to Indian Army after 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war
1 year, 11 months ago

Afghan leader shames Pakistan by sharing pic of Pak Army surrendering to Indian Army after 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war

Op India  

Pakistan tasted their own medicine when an Afghan Taliban member shamed them for surrendering to India in the 1971 war that led to the creation of a new nation, Bangladesh from erstwhile East Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/FFu8DyBgio — Ahmad Yasir January 2, 2023 Notably, this was the largest military surrender after the second world war happened when 93,000 soldiers from the Pakistan …

Vijay Diwas: Army celebrates 51 years of India's victory in 1971 war
2 years ago

Vijay Diwas: Army celebrates 51 years of India's victory in 1971 war

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Army on Thursday celebrated the Vijay Diwas, marking 51 years of 1971 Indo-Pakistan war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh. “The skies of #Kolkata were abuzz with the sound of fighter aircrafts and combat helicopters as Military Tattoo was conducted at RCTC.The show was witnessed by Senior Military and Civil officials,Bangladesh delegation including Mukti Jodhas & Kolkata …

Remembering the 1971 war: PM says 'nation forever indebted' to army
2 years ago

Remembering the 1971 war: PM says 'nation forever indebted' to army

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in remembering the soldiers who died in the line of duty during the 1971 war against Pakistan to liberate Bangladesh. On Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Modi attended the ‘At Home’ reception at Army House to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan. In a tweet, PM Modi wrote: "On Vijay Diwas, I …

AP PHOTOS: The story of India, 75 years in the making
2 years, 4 months ago

AP PHOTOS: The story of India, 75 years in the making

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — “At the stroke of the midnight hour,” India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru said, “when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.” The historic speech just before midnight on Aug. 15, 1947 turned the hopes of millions into reality. ___ 1947-1971 Before leaving the Indian subcontinent, British colonialists drew an imaginary line that led …

Pakistan should apologise for committing atrocities during 1971 war: Bangladesh foreign minister
2 years, 8 months ago

Pakistan should apologise for committing atrocities during 1971 war: Bangladesh foreign minister

India Today  

Pakistan should apologise to the people of Bangladesh for committing excessive atrocities during the 1971 war, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said here on Saturday, cautioning that an apology would act as a guiding light for future governments in Islamabad against committing such abominable acts. Addressing the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka gathered for the 52nd Independence Day, Momen said …

Bangladesh at 50: Hard democratic realities, unfulfilled secular promises
3 years ago

Bangladesh at 50: Hard democratic realities, unfulfilled secular promises

Firstpost  

With the passing of five decades, the prospects for a secular Bangladeshi democracy seem ever-more remote despite the country’s important strides in human development and contributions to international security On 16 December, 1971, Pakistani soldiers surrendered to a joint India-Bangladesh force and Bangladesh was born. Had a peaceful transfer of power taken place and had the Awami League been able …

The 1971 war | The liberation of Bangladesh, 50 years ago
3 years ago

The 1971 war | The liberation of Bangladesh, 50 years ago

The Hindu  

In the evening of April 10, 1971, the Kolkata station of the Radio Free Bangladesh, an offshoot of Akashvani, announced that an important news would be broadcast after 10 pm. “We will build a new Bangladesh on the ruins of the old East Pakistan,” said Tajuddin Ahmad, the Prime Minister, in a speech that electrified India and East Pakistan. The …

1971 War: Where Do India-Bangladesh Ties Stand 50 Years Later?
3 years ago

1971 War: Where Do India-Bangladesh Ties Stand 50 Years Later?

The Quint  

Bangladesh also hosted India’s top leadership this year. During the Bangabandhu birth anniversary, our Prime Minister visited Bangladesh in March this year, and now our President is in Dhaka to participate in the celebrations on 16 December along with the people of Bangladesh. India’s independence leaders, such as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi, are very well-known and respected …

March 26 to December 16, 1971: How Parliament Kept Pressure on Indira Govt to Liberate East Bengal
3 years ago

March 26 to December 16, 1971: How Parliament Kept Pressure on Indira Govt to Liberate East Bengal

News 18  

On December 16, 1971, Members of Parliament were anxiously waiting for news from Dacca. 80 per cent of the government jobs were filled by people from the West.” Parliament Promises Support to East Bengal The year 1971 began similarly for India and Pakistan. Following his suggestion, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, on March 31, 1971, would move a resolution in Lok …

1971 war: When world woke up to Pakistani terror and India’s endeavour to save humanity in Bangladesh
3 years ago

1971 war: When world woke up to Pakistani terror and India’s endeavour to save humanity in Bangladesh

Firstpost  

The Bangladesh liberation war united the multitudinous progressive forces in all continents in an aspiration for a better world “Bangladesh Bangladesh, When the Sun Sinks in the West…” my generation still remembers the crystal-clear voice of Joan Baez, the youth icon of the ‘flower generation’, supporting an action to save the millions of Bengalis fleeing their homeland after Pakistan’s generals …

Look forward to continue working with B'desh PM to further deepen ties: Modi
3 years ago

Look forward to continue working with B'desh PM to further deepen ties: Modi

India TV News  

As India and Bangladesh commemorate the 'Maitri Diwas', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he looks forward to continue working with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to further expand and deepen bilateral ties. 'Maitri Diwas' is being observed on Monday to mark India recognising the newly-formed country Bangladesh in 1971. "I look forward to continue working with PM Sheikh …

Why Modi and Mamata are silent on the attack on Hindu temples in Bangladesh
3 years, 2 months ago

Why Modi and Mamata are silent on the attack on Hindu temples in Bangladesh

India Today  

In a strange silence, neither the Prime Minister Narendra Modi nor the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has uttered a word on the recent attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh. However, no word of condemnation was heard from the Trinamool Congress in Bengal except for a stray tweet from general secretary Kunal Ghosh blaming the prime minister for being …

Endeavour, leadership and the story of a nation
3 years, 7 months ago

Endeavour, leadership and the story of a nation

The Hindu  

Bangladesh and India both celebrated the golden jubilee of Bangladesh’s Independence recently, alongside the birth centenary of ‘Banghabandu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The creation of Bangladesh — from the ashes of East Pakistan — is presumably India’s finest foreign policy triumph till date, and it defies imagination why India has been so reticent in acknowledging this fact. India well recognised that …

'Gross violation of democratic ethics': TMC writes to EC objecting to PM Modi's Bangladesh visit
3 years, 8 months ago

'Gross violation of democratic ethics': TMC writes to EC objecting to PM Modi's Bangladesh visit

India TV News  

Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress has strongly objected to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Bangladesh at a time when Assembly polls are being held in West Bengal. In a letter to the Election Commission of India, TMC has described the PM's tour as 'gross violation of democratic ethics' and one that was intended to 'influence the voting pattern'. The …

Violence linked to PM Modi's visit to Bangladesh bid to embarrass Sheikh Hasina govt: Sources
3 years, 8 months ago

Violence linked to PM Modi's visit to Bangladesh bid to embarrass Sheikh Hasina govt: Sources

India Today  

Violence was perpetrated during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh. This was done to embarrass the government of PM Sheikh Hasina who has taken a stern stand against radicalisation, highly-placed sources in Bangladesh told India Today. At least a dozen people suffered injuries during clashes between police and demonstrators in Bangladesh following PM Narendra Modi's visit. Demonstrations in Bangladesh …

I was jailed for Bangladesh: Prime Minister Modi
3 years, 8 months ago

I was jailed for Bangladesh: Prime Minister Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Dhaka: Addressing Bangladesh's 50th Independence anniversary at the National Parade Square in Dhaka in the presence of his counterpart Sheikh Hasina on the first day of his two-day visit that began on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the immense contribution of the founder of Bangladesh Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the sacrifices made by both the Indian Army and …

On historic visit, PM recalls his struggle for Bangladesh
3 years, 8 months ago

On historic visit, PM recalls his struggle for Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

India and Bangladesh must be prepared to confront shared threats such as terrorism even as they boost trade and connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday while participating in celebrations marking the golden jubilee of the neighbouring country’s independence, towards which he recalled his own contribution. In a speech in Hindi peppered with Bengali words, Modi – clad in …

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Seeks India's Pioneering Role for South Asia's Development
3 years, 8 months ago

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Seeks India's Pioneering Role for South Asia's Development

News 18  

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday urged India to take the lead role for South Asia's political stability and economic upliftment as her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi joined the celebrations of the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's 50th Independence Day and the birth centenary of its founder 'Bangabandu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. "We laud Prime Minister Modi's Neighborhood First' policy India needs …

'During our good times and bad...': Bangladesh PM expresses gratitude to India
3 years, 8 months ago

'During our good times and bad...': Bangladesh PM expresses gratitude to India

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit, and the people of India for supporting her country during its liberation war of 1971 and during ongoing the coronavirus pandemic. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina spoke during the National Day program, in Dhaka on Friday. Before this, India had cooperated …

Went to Jail for Bangladesh's Freedom: Dressed in a Mujib Jacket, PM Modi Gets Nostalgic in Dhaka
3 years, 8 months ago

Went to Jail for Bangladesh's Freedom: Dressed in a Mujib Jacket, PM Modi Gets Nostalgic in Dhaka

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s leadership and contribution of the Indian Army in Bangladesh’s 1971 freedom war as he joined President Abdul Hamid and his counterpart Sheikh Hasina in celebrating the country’s 50 years of independence here. Addressing Bangladesh’s 50th Independence anniversary at the National Parade Square, Modi recalled the role played by Indian …

What PM Modi said about Pakistan Army in Bangladesh
3 years, 8 months ago

What PM Modi said about Pakistan Army in Bangladesh

India TV News  

On the first day of his two-day tour of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed an event organised on the occasion of Bangladesh National Day. Paying tributes to soldiers who fought Bangladesh's war for independence, PM Modi recalled his association with the neighbouring nation's struggle for liberation from Pakistan. I must have been 20-22 years old when I …

Went to Jail While Protesting for Bangladesh's Liberation, Says PM Modi in Dhaka; Top Quotes
3 years, 8 months ago

Went to Jail While Protesting for Bangladesh's Liberation, Says PM Modi in Dhaka; Top Quotes

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid homage to the martyrs of the 1971 Bangladesh War of Independence against Pakistan and said they devoted their life towards “preserving righteousness and resisting injustice”. They played a huge role in Bangladesh’s freedom struggle,” said PM Modi. Pakistan’s atrocities in Bangladesh are well known…the pictures didn’t allow me to sleep,” PM Modi said. …

PM Modi meets 'Muktijoddhas' of 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi meets 'Muktijoddhas' of 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Bangladeshi political and community leaders in Dhaka, including representatives of minorities and 'Muktijoddhas', the fighters of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 'Muktijoddhas', the liberation war fighters of Bangladesh, in Dhaka today. With Prime Minister Modi's two-day visit to remember Mujib, the "father of the nation" of Bangladesh, and …

In Bangladesh, Narendra Modi Would Want to Achieve One Thing—Consensus
3 years, 8 months ago

In Bangladesh, Narendra Modi Would Want to Achieve One Thing—Consensus

News 18  

March 26 marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. The BJP government in Delhi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership, however, has demonstrated a sincere will to reach to a win-win arrangement on issues of controversy through friendly negotiations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bangladesh has sent jitters across the corridors of …

AP Photos: Bangladesh celebrates 50 years of independence
3 years, 8 months ago

AP Photos: Bangladesh celebrates 50 years of independence

Associated Press  

DHAKA, Bangladesh — It was 50 years ago on the night of March 25, 1971, that Pakistan’s military launched a violent crackdown on the city of Dhaka, then part of East Pakistan, to quell a rising nationalist movement seeking independence for what is today known as Bangladesh. Just hours later amid the violence and chaos — early on March 26 …

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