M Humayun Kabir: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the relation between Bangladesh and India has now reached a newer height as both the countries duly value each other.The premier came up with the observation when State Executive Member and Adviser to President BJP, West Bengal of India Dr Anindya Gopal Mitra met her at her office yesterday, reports The Daily Star.
PM’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting.
Dr Mitra also echoed the observation of the Prime Minister on the Indo-Bangla relationship, he said.
During the meeting, Sheikh Hasina said the people of Bangladesh always express their gratitude towards the Indian government and people for their all-out support to Bangladesh and its people during the Liberation War in 1971.
After the assassination Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on August 15, 1975 the real history of the country was distorted. “One generation was completely kept in the dark about the country’s history,” she said.
Dr Mitra, who was a young politician during the Liberation War of Bangladesh, apprised the premier about the role he played then.
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