While this was not his first trip to Bangladesh, a certain exhilaration marked his visit. As the Bangladeshi people celebrated their ‘National Day’ commemorating 50 years of liberation from Pakistan, India joined in rejoicing. Along with the Golden Jubilee of Independence, Bangladesh commemorated the birth centenary of ‘Bangabandhu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. India and Bangladesh also hailed 50 years of formal diplomatic ties, with plans to hold commemorative events in 19 countries identified by the two sides and jointly organise events throughout the year. The three reasons to celebrate were referred to by PM Modi “Triveni” (trijunction).
Preceding the actual visit, a series of developmental initiatives were announced, with both leaders meeting virtually on December 17, 2020, during which Modi described Bangladesh as a “pillar of India’s Neighbourhood First policy.” The ensuing visit on March 26-27, 2021 was PM Modi’s first foreign visit after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. To honour Bangladesh’s liberation, he visited the National Martyrs Memorial at Savar and met valiant ‘Mukhtijoddhas’ or liberation war freedom fighters. In profound recognition of India’s role in the Liberation War, PM Sheikh Hasina in her speech at the National Day stated that the “self-sacrifice, support, and cooperation of the people of India during the Liberation War will never be forgotten.”
This story is from the April 2021 edition of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist.
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