PM Modi thanks people of Bangladesh, PM Sheikh Hasina for 'warm hospitality'

The visit is in connection with the commemoration of three epochal events - Mujib Borsho, the birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman; 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh; and 50 years of Bangladesh’s war of liberation.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Sunday, March 28, 2021 - 00:32

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Bangladesh, where he will be visiting a couple of temples and museums on his second day on Saturday (March 27, 2021).

The Prime Minister is in the neighbouring country to be a part of their 50th Independence day. It is his first foreign visit since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.

PM Narendra Modi's second day in Bangladesh includes Satkhira Jeshoreshwari Temple visit, Tungipara: Bangabandhu Mausoleum visit and tributes, Orakandi: Temple and Thakurbari area.

In other news, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda will be in poll-bound Kerala to conduct roadshows in several constituencies including Dharmadom, Manalur and Nemom.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will also address four rallies in the state today. The TMC supremo's rallies will take place in Medinipur and in Howrah.

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27 March 2021, 20:34 PM

Had a productive meeting with PM Sheikh Hasina. We reviewed the full range of India-Bangladesh relations and discussed ways to deepen economic and cultural linkages in the times to come - PM Modi

27 March 2021, 20:31 PM

"I would like to thank the people of Bangladesh for their affection during my visit. I would also like to thank PM Sheikh Hasina and the Bangladesh Government for the warm hospitality. I am sure this visit will lead to further strengthening of bilateral ties between our nations," PM Modi tweeted.

27 March 2021, 19:04 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind has been shifted to AIIMS, Delhi, today afternoon. Post investigations, doctors have advised him to undergo a planned bypass procedure which is expected to be performed on the morning of March 30. His health is stable: President's Secretariat.

27 March 2021, 18:32 PM

Bangladesh's PM Sheikh Hasina presented a gold & a silver coin released on the occasion of the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to PM Modi. She also handed over a silver coin released on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's Independence.

27 March 2021, 18:31 PM

PM Narendra Modi handed over a representational item to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina as a symbol of India's gift of 1.2 million COVID vaccine doses.

27 March 2021, 16:35 PM

Sometimes they say Mamata has brought people from Bangladesh and did infiltration. But he (PM) himself goes to Bangladesh for vote marketing: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Kharagpur.

27 March 2021, 16:35 PM

Delhi metro services to start from 2:30 pm on March 29

27 March 2021, 14:11 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the members of the Matua community in Orakandi. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla also present.

 

27 March 2021, 13:20 PM

According to the data released by Election Commission of India, 37.06 per cent and 40.73 per cent voter turnout recorded till 1 pm, in the first phase of polling in Assam and West Bengal Assembly elections, respectively.

27 March 2021, 13:18 PM

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Kumar Jain said that "People were facing difficulty in registration for vaccination, many people aren't tech-savvy. Even if they get registered they get busy & don't reach centres. So Govt has decided to keep 3 pm-9 pm as a window when people can go for vaccination without registration.

He added by saying that "
As of now, no possibility of lockdown. First, it was said that it's a 14-day cycle b/w infection & recovery. Experts said if all activities close for 21 days, it won't spread. Lockdown was extended but it didn't stop completely. So I don't think lockdown is a solution"

27 March 2021, 13:10 PM

During the Corona pandemic, India and Bangladesh have proven their capabilities. Today both nations are facing this pandemic strongly and fighting it together. India is working by considering it its duty that Made in India vaccine reaches the citizens of Bangladesh says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Orakandi, Bangladesh.

27 March 2021, 12:58 PM

India and Bangladesh have proved their mettle during the coronavirus pandemic. Both the nations are facing the pandemic together.

PM Narendra Modi added by saying that it's India's duty to provide  "Made in Vaccine" to Bangladesh.

27 March 2021, 12:57 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that "I was waiting for this opportunity for many years. During my 2015 visit to Bangladesh, I expressed my wish to visit Orakandi, and today that wish has come true," 

27 March 2021, 12:48 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi address community event at Orakandi in Bangladesh. PM Narendra Modi said that the Orakandi is a place that connects India and Bangladesh in a real sense. 

PM Narendra Modi also talked about the contribution of Shri Shri Harichand Thakur to humanity. PM Narendra Modi added by saying that India, as well as Bangladesh, are following the path shown by Harichand Thakur and achieving great success everywhere. 
 

 

27 March 2021, 11:37 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi plants a sapling at Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex, Tungipara.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was also present at the event. 

27 March 2021, 11:30 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs the visitors' book at Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex, Tungipara in Bangladesh. 

27 March 2021, 11:27 AM

President of newly-floated regional political party Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) Lurinjyoti Gogoi on Saturday (March 27) cast his vote at a polling centre in Tinsukia district during the first phase of Assam polls.

Gogoi is contesting from two seats -- Duliajan and Naharkatia.

The voting at both the assembly constituency is underway in the first phase of polls today.

The AJP and jailed activist Akhil Gogoi's Raijor Dal are contesting the polls in an alliance. 

27 March 2021, 11:14 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Mausoleum Complex, Tungipara Bangladesh.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina was also present at the event. 

27 March 2021, 10:35 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces that the Indian government will construct a multipurpose community hall at Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Bangladesh.
 

27 March 2021, 10:09 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Ishwaripur, Satkhira district in Bangladesh. 

According to Hindu mythology, the Jeshoreshwari Kali temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, scattered across India and neighbouring countries. Records suggest a Hindu king set up the temple in the 16th century. The Hindu community and temple authorities along with the government support decorated the temple ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit. 

27 March 2021, 10:07 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Jeshoreshwari Kali Temple in Ishwaripur, during his two-day visit to Bangladesh

 

27 March 2021, 09:12 AM

A fire broke out at an electric wires godown in Mumbai's Prabhadevi region. 15 firefighters are tirelessly working to stop the fire. Fire fighting operations underway. Details awaited.

27 March 2021, 09:06 AM

Maharashtra is witnessing a sudden spike in coronavirus cases. Kalyan- Dombivali Municipal Corporation has imposed a weekend restriction until further orders. All the establishments except the essential services remain closed. 

 

27 March 2021, 07:33 AM

BJP National President JP Nadda will conduct roadshows in Dharmadom, Manalur, Nemom, Thodupuzha, Vattiyoorkavu constituencies in Kerala.

27 March 2021, 07:31 AM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda will be in Kerala today.

27 March 2021, 07:16 AM

PM Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Bangladesh. This becomes PM Narendra Modi's first foreign trip after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. PM Narendra Modi will spend his second day (March 27) in the neighbouring country.