India Reaffirms Commitment to Bangladesh Partnership on Independence Day

Prime Minister Modi and President Murmu highlight shared history and mutual aspirations amid ongoing concerns over minority rights in Bangladesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus on March 26, reiterating India's dedication to peace, stability, and prosperity in bilateral relations.
Modi emphasized the shared sacrifices during Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War as the foundation of the India-Bangladesh partnership.
President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to her Bangladeshi counterpart, underlining Bangladesh's importance in India's ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East’ policies.
India continues to raise concerns with Bangladesh's interim government regarding attacks on minorities, which Dhaka claims are politically motivated, not communal.
The political transition in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's ousting has introduced challenges to the historically significant and strategically vital relationship between the two nations.