As India marks its 77th Republic Day, Bangladesh has sent heartfelt greetings to the Indian government and people, emphasizing the strong bond of friendship and cooperation between the two neighboring nations.
Republic Day, observed on January 26 annually, commemorates the formal adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950, signifying the country’s transition to a sovereign democratic republic, upholding values of justice, equality, liberty, and fraternity.
The Indian High Commission in Bangladesh recently hosted a reception in Dhaka to celebrate India’s Republic Day, attended by various dignitaries including Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources.
During the event, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma highlighted the enduring historical and cultural ties between India and Bangladesh, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts focused on shared goals of prosperity, progress, and partnership.
People from diverse backgrounds in Bangladesh, including political leaders, government officials, armed forces personnel, business representatives, and members of civil society, media, academia, and diplomatic circles, participated in the Republic Day celebrations.
Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, emphasized the potential for further strengthening Bangladesh-India relations based on common interests, pragmatism, and mutual interdependence, following discussions between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman in Dhaka.
