Morning of June 06th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flight touched down at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka marking the beginning of his two-day visit to Bangladesh. Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina herself received PM Modi at the airport breaking the protocol. Just after landing, PM tweeted in Bangla thanking PM Hasina for the warm reception and hoped to expand the India-Bangladesh ties further.
বাংলাদেশ, আমি আমার সাথে ভারতের মানুষের ভালবাসা এবং শুভেচ্ছা নিয়ে আসছি।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা, উষ্ণ অভ্যর্থনার জন্য ধন্যবাদ। আমি একটি সুন্দর সফর আশা করছি, যা ভারত ও বাংলাদেশের সম্পর্ককে সুদৃঢ় করবে।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
Hello Bangladesh. I bring with me the affection & goodwill of the people of India.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
Thank you PM Sheikh Hasina for the warm welcome. I look forward to a very good visit that will strengthen ties between India & Bangladesh.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
Protocol broken to welcome a friend...PM Hasina welcomes PM @narendramodi to Dhaka & a historic visit begins. pic.twitter.com/VxRXsd2zgX
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
বাংলাদেশ, আমি আমার সাথে ভারতের মানুষের ভালবাসা এবং শুভেচ্ছা নিয়ে আসছি। প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা, উষ্ণ অভ্যর্থনার জন্য...
Posted by Narendra Modi on Friday, June 5, 2015
Prime Minister Modi visited the National Martyrs’ Memorial where he paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971.
Paid tributes at the National Martyrs' Memorial. pic.twitter.com/LRlEUzBDxq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
Beginning the visit by paying homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971. pic.twitter.com/L6bJxLfKNg
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
Shri Modi also paid floral tributes to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবর রহমান, গণতন্ত্রের প্রতিমূর্তি, এক বিশাল ব্যক্তিত্ব এবং ভারতের এক মহান বন্ধুকে শ্রদ্ধা। pic.twitter.com/hTyj0eppUA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
Saluting an icon of democracy, a towering personality & a great friend of India, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. pic.twitter.com/c3XfnQA3Kj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
Foundation Stone for Jatiyo Smriti Shoudho was laid by Bangabandhu himself. Design was chosen from various entries obtained in a competition
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
The Memorial consists of 7 distinct triangles indicating 7 stages of the national movement of Bangladesh that led to its Independence.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
Memorial gives impression of rising from the ashes like a phoenix. It symbolises courage & determination of people. pic.twitter.com/l4l49knvHt
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
After tributes to the Martyrs, paying respects to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum. pic.twitter.com/gBfnfZVsj8
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
Bangabandhu lived here from 1961 till his assassination on the night of 14-15 August 1975. pic.twitter.com/wVqqyIhrtY
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
Pictures from the house where history was scripted by Bangabandhu. pic.twitter.com/Ki4ayJRq6K
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিবর রহমান, গণতন্ত্রের প্রতিমূর্তি, এক বিশাল ব্যক্তিত্ব এবং ভারতের এক মহান বন্ধুকে শ্রদ্ধা। Saluting...
Posted by Narendra Modi on Saturday, June 6, 2015
PM Shri Narendra Modi held extensive talks with PM Sheikh Hasina. They discussed ways to strengthen India-Bangladesh ties in times to come.
প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনার সঙ্গে, যিনি ভারত ও বাংলাদেশের সম্পর্ক উন্নততর করতে অনবদ্য ভূমিকা রেখেছেন। pic.twitter.com/WSVN6AjVPS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
With PM Sheikh Hasina, who has played an outstanding role in strengthening ties between Bangladesh & India. pic.twitter.com/bA8gn4JSfy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনার সঙ্গে, যিনি ভারত ও বাংলাদেশের সম্পর্ক উন্নততর করতে অনবদ্য ভূমিকা রেখেছেন। With PM Sheikh Hasina, who has played an outstanding role in strengthening ties between Bangladesh & India.
Posted by Narendra Modi on Saturday, June 6, 2015
PM Narendra Modi held meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Dhaka.
West Bengal CM @MamataOfficial meets PM @narendramodi in Dhaka. pic.twitter.com/LCIKaUkLfV
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
Met West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Dhaka before the various programmes.
Posted by Narendra Modi on Saturday, June 6, 2015
Connecting both the Nations and enhancing the people to people ties, PM Modi and PM Hasina of Bangladesh flagged off Kolkata-Dhaka-Agartala, Agartala-Dhaka-Kolkata and Dhaka to Guwahati bus services from Dhaka. The Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee was also present at the occasion. He, PM Hasina and West Bengal CM and met with the passengers on board.
Dhaka: Bus services between India and Bangladesh being flagged off. PM, PM Sheikh Hasina & @MamataOfficial present. https://t.co/tXRTMkoELq
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
The bus services being flagged off are- Agartala-Kolkata Bus, Kolkata-Agartala bus & Dhaka- Guwahati bus services. https://t.co/tXRTMkoELq
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
Increasing people to people contact and connecting the two Nations...flagging off the bus services. pic.twitter.com/lbmspG4RbM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
Bus services flagged off bring our Nations closer & enable greater people-to-people contact. pic.twitter.com/zJmOnVQiM2
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
Its all smiles on board the buses! PM Hasina, West Bengal CM @MamataOfficial & I met the passengers on board. pic.twitter.com/7FQxUOhE0b
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
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Posted by Narendra Modi on Saturday, June 6, 2015
The Land Boundary Agreement was exchanged between India and Bangladesh in the presence of both the Prime Ministers. PM Modi termed the moment to be historic and expressed his part of content upon resolving the border question that lingered for years.
History has been made today. We have resolved the border question that has lingered for years. https://t.co/Uw5RVwxUm4
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
We have not merely settled a boundary, we have made our borders more secure & made our people's lives more stable.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
History is made as the Instruments of Ratification of the Land Boundary Agreement are exchanged. pic.twitter.com/HHeBhK3prs
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
Both PM's watch with joy as key agreements are signed and exchanged between India and Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/ZlxGBQsxyj
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
History has been made today. We have resolved the border question that has lingered for years. We have not merely...
Posted by Narendra Modi on Saturday, June 6, 2015
22 other important agreements were also signed between both the Nations.
22 important agreements have been signed today that will give a new dimension to India-Bangladesh ties. pic.twitter.com/3NVtDjatiR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
At the joint Press Conference, PM Modi said that both India and Bangladesh were successful fellow travellers on the road to development. He once again expressed immense joy about the settled boundary issues that existed for years and other agreements that would boost the ties between both the Nations. Shri Modi said that an enhanced India-Bangladesh relation held great importance for the entire region.
I am deeply honoured and touched by your special gestures for my visit: PM @narendramodi begins his speech https://t.co/Eqtqb653v8
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
For me, there is the wonderful feeling of visiting a close neighbour: PM @narendramodi #ModiInBangladesh https://t.co/Eqtqb653v8
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
We launched two bus services that will connect our citizens more easily and our two nations more closely: PM @narendramodi #ModiInBangladesh
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
Privileged to have with us the Chief Minister of West Bengal: PM @narendramodi during the joint press meet @MamataOfficial
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
PM : We are not just neighbours but nations bound by the threads of history, religion, culture, language and kinship & a passion 4 cricket!
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 6, 2015
We are successful fellow travellers on the road to development: PM @narendramodi on India-Bangladesh ties
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
This is a relationship of great importance for us and our region: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Eqtqb653v8 #ModiInBangladesh
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
We have resolved a question that has lingered since Independence. Our two nations have a settled boundary: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
We stand at a moment of huge opportunity in our relationship. Prime Minister Hasina and I recognise that: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
Indian investments in Bangladesh will help. Will also try to make trade smoother and easier, including at the border: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
People in India admire your nation's progress despite challenges. We want you to succeed in your Mission 2021 & 2041: PM #ModiInBangladesh
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
The main steering wheel of INS Vikrant was handed over by PM Narendra Modi to PM Sheikh Hasina.
Main steering wheel of INS Vikrant handed over by PM @narendramodi to PM Sheikh Hasina. pic.twitter.com/ASof6DRe4i
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
Exchange of memorabilia between two friends, India and Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/DTjLjsDXGl
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 6, 2015
The Prime Minister presented a hand-woven tapestry from Venkatagiri, Andhra Pradesh woven in Jamdani style to PM Sheikh Hasina.
Presented a hand-woven tapestry from Venkatagiri, Andhra Pradesh woven in Jamdani style to PM Sheikh Hasina. pic.twitter.com/hmUP2ssRXt
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
Artwork in this tapestry shows Kalpavriksh tree & the Kamadhenu cow. https://t.co/ChFZFu8kX3 pic.twitter.com/cVjqmBu1Qk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
Presented a hand-woven tapestry from Venkatagiri, Andhra Pradesh woven in Jamdani style to PM Sheikh Hasina. Artwork in this tapestry shows Kalpavriksh tree & the Kamadhenu cow. https://nm4.in/1HbaxiG
Posted by Narendra Modi on Saturday, June 6, 2015
Shri Modi also handed over a transcript & DVD of Parliament debate in May on Land Boundary Agreement to PM Sheikh Hasina.
Handed over transcript & DVD of Parliament debate in May on Land Boundary Agreement to PM Sheikh Hasina. pic.twitter.com/VrpZ6UN0Av
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 6, 2015
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