Glimpses from Day 1 of PM Narendra Modi’s Bangladesh visit

PM Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day visit to Bangladesh on Friday (March 26), his first visit to a foreign country since the COVID19 outbreak.

Zee Media Bureau | Mar 27, 2021, 08:31 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day visit to Bangladesh on Friday (March 26), his first visit to a foreign country since the COVID19 outbreak. Prime Minister hailed Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's leadership and contribution of the Indian army in Bangladesh's 1971 freedom war as he joined President Abdul Hamid and his counterpart Sheikh Hasina in celebrating the country's 50 years of independence here.

He also presented the Gandhi Peace Prize 2020, being conferred by India upon Bangladesh's 'Father of the Nation' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, to his daughters - Premier Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana.

Speaking at the 50th National Day programme of Bangladesh at the National Parade Square, PM Modi said it was an honour for India to confer Gandhi Peace Prize on Mujibur Rahman.

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PM Narendra Modi arrives in Dhaka

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Dhaka on two-day official visit to Bangladesh. During his historic trip, PM Modi will take part in a wide range of programmes aimed at furthering cooperation between the two countries.

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PM Sheikh Hasina receives PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi was received by Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

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PM Modi being accorded Guard of Honour upon his arrival

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being accorded Guard of Honour upon his arrival in Bangladesh. Visuals from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

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PM Modi visits National Martyrs' Memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits National Martyrs' Memorial, Savar in Dhaka. PM Modi plants a sapling at National Martyrs' Memorial compound.

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PM Modi laying a wreath at National Martyrs’ Memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laying a wreath at the National Martyrs’ Memorial. The indian PM also paid homage at the memorial.

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PM Modi signs the visitor’s book

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signing the visitor’s book at the National Martyrs’ Memorial, after planting a sapling to commemorate sacrifices of the patriotic martyrs of Bangladesh.

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PM Modi meets eminent young achievers

PM Narendra Modi interacted with eminent young achievers from different walks of life in Dhaka.

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PM Modi meets liberation war fighters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 'Muktijodhas', the liberation war fighters of Bangladesh, in Dhaka today.

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PM Modi arriving at National Day programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Ms. Sheikh Hasina and other dignitaries on his arrival at the National Day programme of Bangladesh, in Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 26, 2021.

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PM Modi speaking at National Day programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the National Day programme of Bangladesh, in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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