PM Modi greets Bangladesh on Independence Day

Dhaka celebrates its Independence Day on March 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted Bangladesh on its Independence Day and hoped for the further growth of India's relations with the neighbouring country.

"Independence Day greetings to the people of Bangladesh," Modi said in a tweet.

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"We cherish our long-standing ties and I am sure our relations will grow even further," the prime minister said.
 

 

Independence Day greetings to the people of Bangladesh. We cherish our long-standing ties & am sure our relations will grow even further.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 26, 2016

Bangladesh celebrates its Independence Day on March 26.