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People of Gilgit-Baltistan reject elections; demand an end of Pakistan's colonial rule

Gilgit-Baltistan, June 08 (ANI): People of Gilgit Baltistan have rejected the elections being held on Monday, demanding an end to the colonial rule of Pakistan outside the United Nations Office in Gilgit city. Leader of a regional party Jamaat-e-Ulema Islam challenged that if there are any attempts to sideline their party during elections then nobody will be able to rule in Gilgit-Baltistan. Meanwhile, a resident rued the lack of health and education facilities, saying "no development has taken place in the region.Another local resident said that the government had failed to deliver on its promises, which is why there is resentment among the people. India had earlier flagged its objections to elections being held in Gilgit-Baltistan, which forms a part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and termed the move as an attempt to camouflage the 'forcible and illegal' occupation of the region.

PM Modi advocates for India's permanent membership in UNSC while in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): While addressing the people at a cultural programme at Bangabandhu International Conference Center in Dhaka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated for India's permanent membership in United Nations Security Council. PM Modi has earlier also pitched for the same in other countries while on his foreign visit. PM Modi also applauded Bangladesh's commitment to fight terrorist and her Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina's commitment to zero tolerance on terrorism.

PM Modi departs from Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday ended his visit to Bangladesh as he departed from the capital city Dhaka for New Delhi. PM Modi was in Dhaka on a two day visit and discussed wide range of issues with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina and with the business leaders of the nation. Clad in an off-white kurta and a Nehru jacket, PM Modi waved to the people of Bangladesh as he boarded his flight. Earlier, while addressing the people at Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Modi had applauded the relations between the two nations and also the ideology of his counterpart Hasina, which he claimed is much like his own.

PM Modi says India- Bangladesh 'not just nearby but are together' (Part - 2)

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): While addressing the Indians and Bangladeshis at the cultural programme at Bangabandhu International Conference Center in Dhaka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India and Bangladesh are not just nearby but they are also together in their endeavors. PM Modi started his speech with a Bengali 'namashkar'. The prime minister talked about cooperation between the two countries. He said that India is proud of the fact that its jawans have fought for Bangladesh. Prime Minister Modi also spoke about the Land Boundary Agreement. Asserting that Bangladesh, like India is a youthful nation, he said that development journey of Bangladesh cannot stop now.

PM Modi says India- Bangladesh 'not just nearby but are together' (Part - 1)

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): While addressing the Indians and Bangladeshis at the cultural programme at Bangabandhu International Conference Center in Dhaka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India and Bangladesh are not just nearby but they are also together in their endeavors. PM Modi started his speech with a Bengali 'namashkar'. The prime minister talked about cooperation between the two countries. He said that India is proud of the fact that its jawans have fought for Bangladesh. Prime Minister Modi also spoke about the Land Boundary Agreement. Asserting that Bangladesh, like India is a youthful nation, he said that development journey of Bangladesh cannot stop now.

Pakistani Sikhs protest against 1984 golden temple carnage

Lahore, June 07 (ANI): The Sikh community living in Pakistan's Lahore staged a protest demonstration against the genocide of Sikhs in India in 1984 following the assassination of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The protest was staged under the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. Thousands of Sikhs were killed in series of mob attacks on the community in India in response to the assassination of Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards. Hundreds of Gurudwaras and thousands of copies of the Sikh holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, were burnt and desecrated. Scores of protesters, including women, gathered outside the provincial assembly building in Lahore, chanting slogans against the Indian government and demanding justice for the innocent Sikhs who were killed during operation Golden Temple. Protest leaders rued the fact that even after 25 years, no one has been punished for the atrocities. The organizers and perpetrators of the genocide roam free and even enjoy positions of power.

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar briefs on PM Modi's two-day Bangladesh visit (Part - 1)

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): Briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh for two days, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar on Sunday said that one of the very visible expressions of bonding between two prime ministers was commitment to preserve memory and legacy of liberation war. Jaishankar said that PM Modi was deeply appreciative of the award that was conferred on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The foreign secretary further said that there is an enormous sense of optimism and confidence about the India-Bangladesh relationship. Modi is in Dhaka for two days and will return to New Delhi later in the evening.

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar briefs on PM Modi's two-day Bangladesh visit (Part - 2)

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): Briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bangladesh for two days, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar on Sunday said that one of the very visible expressions of bonding between two prime ministers was commitment to preserve memory and legacy of liberation war. Jaishankar said that PM Modi was deeply appreciative of the award that was conferred on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The foreign secretary further said that there is an enormous sense of optimism and confidence about the India-Bangladesh relationship. Modi is in Dhaka for two days and will return to New Delhi later in the evening.

PM Modi meets Bangladesh's Former PM Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, June 7 (ANI): Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Khaleda Zia on Sunday arrived at Sonargao Hotel to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also had a courtesy meeting with Bangladesh's Leader of Opposition Begum Raushan Ershad and the leaders of the left parties. Earlier in the day, he met Presidents of leading Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka. The Indian Prime Minister is in Bangladesh on a two day visit and is attracting investment from the neighbouring nation. He also received the Liberation Award of War Honor on behalf of Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Bangabhaban in Dhaka.

PM Modi meets Presidents of leading Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Presidents of leading Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka. Modi is in Bangladesh on a two day visit and is attracting investment from the neighbouring nation. Meanwhile, External Affairs Ministery Spkesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted, "Strengthening business links. PM @narendramodi meets Presidents of leading Chambers of Commerce and Industry." Earlier, PM Modi visited Dhakeshwari Temple and the Ramakrishna Mission Math. PM Modi will later also address the Indian community at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the evening before leaving for New Delhi.

PM Modi receives Liberation Award of War Honor on behalf of Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Bangabhaban Part - 4

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received the Liberation Award of War Honor on behalf of Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Bangabhaban in Dhaka. PM Modi said it's a moment of great honor and pride for him and the people of India to receive the award on behalf of Vajpayee. Praising Vajpayee for his skillful leadership, Modi said that he is a great leader who dedicated his entire life for the service of country and fought for the rights of the common man. Bangladesh Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina said that she would have been very happy if Vajpayee would himself had been present to collect the award. Meanwhile, Bangladesh President Md Abdul Hamid also greeted PM Modi on the occasion and hoped for improved Bangladesh-India friendship.

PM Narendra Modi meets Bangladesh President Mohammad Abdul Hamid in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on his first visit to Bangladesh on Sunday, met President Md Abdul Hamid in Bangabhaban. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi visited Dhakeshwari Temple and the Ramakrishna Mission Math. PM Modi also inaugurated six projects undertaken with grant-in-aid during his visit of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. During the event, he unveiled plaques of the projects and interacted with the beneficiaries of the various ventures. PM Modi will also address the Indian community at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the evening before leaving for New Delhi.

PM Modi receives Liberation Award of War Honor on behalf of Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Bangabhaban Part - 2

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received the Liberation Award of War Honor on behalf of Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Bangabhaban in Dhaka. PM Modi said it's a moment of great honor and pride for him and the people of India to receive the award on behalf of Vajpayee. Praising Vajpayee for his skillful leadership, Modi said that he is a great leader who dedicated his entire life for the service of country and fought for the rights of the common man. Bangladesh Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina said that she would have been very happy if Vajpayee would himself had been present to collect the award. Meanwhile, Bangladesh President Md Abdul Hamid also greeted PM Modi on the occasion and hoped for improved Bangladesh-India friendship.

PM Modi receives Liberation Award of War Honor on behalf of Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Bangabhaban Part - 3

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received the Liberation Award of War Honor on behalf of Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Bangabhaban in Dhaka. PM Modi said it's a moment of great honor and pride for him and the people of India to receive the award on behalf of Vajpayee. Praising Vajpayee for his skillful leadership, Modi said that he is a great leader who dedicated his entire life for the service of country and fought for the rights of the common man. Bangladesh Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina said that she would have been very happy if Vajpayee would himself had been present to collect the award. Meanwhile, Bangladesh President Md Abdul Hamid also greeted PM Modi on the occasion and hoped for improved Bangladesh-India friendship.

PM Modi receives Liberation Award of War Honor on behalf of Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Bangabhaban Part - 1

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received the Liberation Award of War Honor on behalf of Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Bangabhaban in Dhaka. PM Modi said it's a moment of great honor and pride for him and the people of India to receive the award on behalf of Vajpayee. Praising Vajpayee for his skillful leadership, Modi said that he is a great leader who dedicated his entire life for the service of country and fought for the rights of the common man. Bangladesh Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina said that she would have been very happy if Vajpayee would himself had been present to collect the award. Meanwhile, Bangladesh President Md Abdul Hamid also greeted PM Modi on the occasion and hoped for improved Bangladesh-India friendship.

PM Narendra Modi visits Ramakrishna Mission Math in Dhaka

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on his first visit to Bangladesh on Sunday, visited the Ramakrishna Mission Math. The Dhaka Ramakrishna Mission Math is a branch of the Belur Math, which PM Modi had visited during his visit to Kolkata. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister offered prayers at Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka. Later in the day, PM Modi will come to the Indian High Commission's New Chancery Complex at Baridhara to attend High Commission's programmes. PM Modi will also be meeting President Md Abdul Hamid in Bangabhaban. He will also receive the Award of Liberation War Honour on behalf of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and will attend a private lunch hosted by President Md Abdul Hamid.

PM Narendra Modi unveils plaques for Grant-in-Aid projects at New Chancery Complex

Dhaka, June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on his first visit to Bangladesh on Sunday, unveiled the plaques for various Grant-in-Aid projects at New Chancery Complex in Dhaka. PM Modi is also scheduled to meet President Md Abdul Hamid in Bangabhaban. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the Award of Liberation War Honour on behalf of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Bangabhaban in Dhaka. Vajpayee is being given this honour because as India's Foreign Minister and Prime Minister he placed great emphasis on having strong ties with Bangladesh. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi visited Dhakeshwari Temple and the Ramakrishna Mission Math.

PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on his first visit to Bangladesh on Sunday offered prayers at Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka. Later in the day, PM Modi will come to the Indian High Commission's New Chancery Complex at Baridhara to attend High Commission's programmes.

Our two nations have a settled boundary now: PM Modi on ratification of LBA with Bangladesh - Part - 1

Dhaka, June 06 (ANI): Lauding the ratification of the Land Boundary Agreement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is in Bangladesh on a two day visit said that both the nations have now settled boundary. Modi said this at a joint press conference which he addressed along with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina. Modi also said that he wants to see Bangladesh grow in the same manner as he dreams for India. The visiting prime minister said that India and Bangladesh are on the threshold of a new relationship and it would flourish in the future. The highlight of Modi's visit to Dhaka has been the signing of the India-Bangladesh Land Border Agreement and starting of two new bus services between the two neighbours. He also announced line of credit worth $2 billion to Bangladesh.

PM Modi and Sheikh Hasina jointly unveil foundation stone to inaugurate development cooperation projects

Dhaka, June 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday jointly unveiled the foundation stone to inaugurate the development cooperation projects. Both the leaders also witnessed the exchange of agreements between the two nations. Handing over of memorabilia took place between PM Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina. Earlier in the day, both the leaders witnessed the exchange of instrument of ratification of Land Boundary Agreement between India and Bangladesh. The ratification of the Land Boundary Agreement is a highlight of Modi's two-day Bangladesh visit. Modi's visit will witness a flurry of engagements in almost all sectors, focusing on trade and connectivity.