Dhaka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a packed schedule on the second day of his Bangladesh visit, including a visit to the temples and meeting with Bangla President and a luncheon at the Bangabhaban. His trip concluded in the evening with a public speech at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.
Here are the Live updates:
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PM Modi wraps up Bangladesh tour
Thank you Bangladesh. The visit will remain forever etched in my memory. Outcomes of the visit will lead to a stronger partnership.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2015
PM @narendramodi concludes his speech at Dhaka U: The dream I have for India is the same I have for Bangladesh. I will return to Bangladesh.
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015
- PM Modi is to head to the airport directly from Dhaka University and depart for India.
- PM ends speech.
- "Aabar aashibo" (will come again): PM Modi
- My wavelength matches perfectly with PM Hasina — all we think about is 'growth, growth, growth': PM Modi
- I invited all SAARC countries to my swearing-in ceremony, it was to signify that we wanted to be united: PM Modi
- Every sixth person in thw world is Indian, but still India is not in the UN Security Council: PM Modi
- We had 90,000 prisoners of war in 1971, but we didn't misuse that: PM Modi
- India, as a country, has never attacked another country, but the world still asks us to maintain peace: PM Modi
- What did the people associated with terrorism gain: PM Modi
- We should encourage tourism. Tourism unites the world, terrorism divides: PM Modi
- Whether we believe in 'Ishwar' or 'Allah', those who believe in humanity must unite against terrorism: PM Modi
- I praise PM Sheikh Hasina's take on terrorism. She says there should be 'zero-tolerance' towards terrorism: PM Modi
- Terrorism has no boundaries. India has been troubled by it for years: PM Modi
- Want India-Bangladesh to indulge in mutual business with each other: PM Modi
- United Nations is still stuck on its old laws: PM Modi
- We want equality in trade relations between India and Bangladesh: PM Modi
- I can assure you that we will find Teesta resolution on human principles: PM Modi
- Water issues need to be resolved from humanitarian perspective: PM Modi
- World is still to appreciate that our women are empowered: PM Modi
- The 22 agreements between India-Bangladesh have potential to transform our bilateral ties: PM Modi
- And previously we shared 500MW, but yesterday it was decided that 1000MW electricity will be given to Bangladesh: PM Modi
- With Bangladesh's help power generation was begun in Tripura: PM Modi
- India and Bangladesh are inter-dependent and we will work together: PM Modi
- Previously goods used to reach India through Singapore. But now, there is direct communication between India and Bangladesh: PM Modi
- Dhaka University has given a gift of knowledge to Bangladesh: PM Modi
- India is incomplete without Lord Budhha, and where there is Budhha, there can be no war: PM Modi
- Budh (Lord Buddha) ke bina Bharat adhoora hai, aur jahan Budhh hai wahan yudh nahi ho sakta: PM
- Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal have set their eyes on easy connectivity: PM Modi
- India can learn from Bangladesh to beat infant mortality and educating girl child: PM Modi
- Land Boundary Agreement is no less significant than the fall of the Berlin Wall: PM Modi
- Land Boundary Agreement is not just about land going this side to that side then think again. It is about meeting of hearts: PM
- Development story of Bangladesh cannot be halted: PM Modi
- Land Boundary Agreement will connect hearts of people in Bangladesh and India: PM Modi
- "Aaj duniya ko vistaarvad nahi, vikasvaad chahiye" (today the world needs development, not expansionism): PM Modi
- Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has made Bangladesh's development her primary goal: PM Modi
- Bangladesh too is a youthful nation with youthful dreams: PM Modi
- Like India, Bangladesh too is a youthful nation: PM Modi
- Was happy to hear of Bangladesh's success stry in China: PM Modi
- India too will benefit the more Bangladesh succeeds: PM Modi
- Bangladesh has bounced back even after facing calamity: PM Modi
- Despite obstacles Bangladesh has done very well: PM Modi
- When we think of Bangladesh we feel very proud of the fact that even our jawans have given their blood for this nation: PM Modi
- We were enraged by the suffering Bangladesh suffered in 1971: PM Modi
- I have an emotional connection with Bangladesh: PM Modi
- Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee - the person who taught us a lot, has been honoured by Bangladesh today: PM Modi
- Not just Asia but the entire world will now conduct a post-mortem of my 2-day visit to Bangladesh: PM Modi
- The whole world will try to decipher my trip to Bangladesh: PM Modi
- People thought we are near but now people have accept we are near as well as together: PM Modi
- The visit may end, but the journey has begun: PM Modi
- My two day visit ends today. This is the last programme of this visit: PM Modi
- "Aamar Bangla kemon" (how was my Bengali): PM Modi asks the crowd to a rapturous applause.
- "Aamar Bangladeshe bhay-boneyra namashkar"
- PM begins with a Bengali salutation.
- PM Modi addresses the gathering.
- PM Modi attends cultural programme at Dhaka's Bangabandhu International Conference Center.
- Arun Jaitley tweets: "Congratulations to Atal ji on being conferred the Bangladesh Liberation War award. On this historic day I wish long life to Atal ji."
Congratulations to Atal ji on being conferred the Bangladesh Liberation War award. On this historic day I wish long life to Atal ji.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) June 7, 2015
- PM Modi tweets pictures of his Dhaka trip.
Comprehensive meeting on India-Bangladesh economic ties with Presidents of leading commerce & industry chambers. pic.twitter.com/CvhM0AI8Ts
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2015
Met former PM Begum Khaleda Zia. pic.twitter.com/7OzMdXrr6V
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2015
My meeting with opposition leader Begum Raushan Ershad. pic.twitter.com/sML8GSPO5P
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2015
Have been meeting various leaders & businesspersons of Bangladesh. Here is a photo of my meet with the Left Parties. pic.twitter.com/6eWnvtAFac
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2015
With President Abdul Hamid & PM Sheikh Hasina at Bangabhaban. pic.twitter.com/FCZyuD1gE7
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2015
Had a wonderful meeting with President Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban. pic.twitter.com/t89PF5m0QI
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2015
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There is an enormous sense of optimism and confidence about the India-Bangladesh relationship: S Jaishankar
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PM Modi was very deeply appreciative of the award that was conferred on former PM Vajpayee: S Jaishankar
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PM Hasina expressed her satisfaction at the Indian government agreeing to open a Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh at Guwahati: S Jaishankar
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PM Modi also agreed to consider Bangladesh's proposal to introduce the second Maitree Express between Khulna and Kolkata: Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Bangladesh PM Begum Khaleda Zia at Sonargao Hotel. He also met the leaders of Left parties of Bangladesh.
Full spectrum outreach concludes with PM @narendramodi ' s meeting with Begum Khaleda Zia, former PM of Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/RkMgRdgY9B
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015
- PM Modi meets Leader of Opposition Begum Raushan Ershad.
Reaching out across the political spectrum. PM @narendramodi meets Begum Raushan Ershad, Leader of Opposition pic.twitter.com/JsxyTI75Ca
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015
- PM Modi meets Presidents of leading Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Dhaka.
Strengthening business links. PM @narendramodi meets Presidents of leading Chambers of Commerce & Industry pic.twitter.com/PUlrOE8mmV
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015
- PM Modi at lunch with President Abdul Hamid.
Mishti sampler at lunch hosted by President Abdul Hamid in honour of PM @narendramodi. PM Sheikh Hasina also present pic.twitter.com/lrdC21VMRM
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015
- The time has come to renew our commitment and take our relationship forward, the way Vajpayee ji described it: PM Modi
- On this auspicious occasion I would like to quote a speech that Vajpayee ji had delivered on December 06, 1971. He had said, “By recognising Bangladesh we have taken a step in the right direction, the process of changing history is unfolding before our eyes". He also said, "Today for Bangladesh’s freedom the liberation fighters and Indian jawans are fighting side to side shedding their blood. This blood will give rise to a relationship which will not break under any pressure, which will not be a target of any diplomacy": PM Modi
- This war which was full of pride for people of Bangladesh,every Indian also wanted this dream to be realised. I was also among those million Indians who wanted full heartedly that this dream be realised: PM Modi
- I came as volunteer from my village to Delhi when Jan Sangha had organised Satyagraha for liberation war of Bangladesh under Atalji's leadership: PM Modi
- Had Atalji's been in good condition, he would have come in person to receive this award. That would have taken this moment to another level: PM Modi
- It's a moment of great honor and pride for me and the people of India. A great leader who dedicated his entire life for the service of country, fought for the rights of common man is being honored today. Atal ji is a source of inspiration for many party workers like me, I express my gratitude to Bangladesh: PM Modi
- As a politician Shri Vajpayee ' s unstinting support to Bangladesh played an important role in mobilising support for are cause: PM Sheikh Hasina
- PM Narendra Modi receives Liberation Award of War Honor on behalf of forrmr PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the Bangabhaban.
PM @narendramodi accepting Bangladesh Liberation War Honour on behalf of former PM Vajpayee pic.twitter.com/UjKgw7WeWP
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015
- At present, he is holding talks with President Hamid.
- PM has arrived at Bangabhawan, residence of President Abdul Hamid.
- We need to undo mistakes of UPA govt which ruined relations with neighbour countries: Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy
- Bangladesh media talks about PM Modi's visit to Dhaka.
Dawn of a new era.. The headlines say it all for PM @narendramodi 's visit to Dhaka. Saturation coverage all round. pic.twitter.com/s6kmxvwzN3
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015
- PM inaugurated six projects undertaken with grant in aid and interacts with beneficiaries.
Reaching out to Bangladesh directly. PM inaug 6 projects undertaken with grant in aid & interacts w/ beneficiaries pic.twitter.com/qj7zXMwnNh
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015
Details of the 6 projects : India - Bangladesh Maitri Girls Hostel, Victoria College, Narail (1/6) pic.twitter.com/Cm7pbgm5ot
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015
- PM Modi unveils the plaques for Grant-in-Aid projects. He also planted a sapling at the Indian High Commission.
- PM Modi arrives for unveiling of plaques for Grant-in-Aid projects at New Chancery Complex.
- PM Modi to inaugurate the newly-constructed Indian High Commission`s Chancery at Baridhara.
- He performed Aarti, offered prayers, exchanged greetings with everybody: Kajal Debnath, Priest of Dhakeshwari Temple.
- PM Narendra Modi arrives at RamaKrishna Mission in Dhaka.
Last month in Kolkata. This month in Dhaka. PM visits Ramakrishna Mission in Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/9VeLdyeDz4
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015
- PM Modi offers prayers at Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka. He also worshiped the other idols and chanted hymns in the temple.
An early morning temple visit. PM @narendramodi worships at the Sree Sree Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka. pic.twitter.com/woYAOHeenq
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015
- PM Narendra Modi arrives at Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka.
In a historic move, India and Bangladesh on Saturday ratified an over 40-year-old land border swap agreement and flagged off two new trans-border buses as PM Modi held talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina and announced a $2 billion Line of Credit to Dhaka.
Both countries also inked 22 agreements, including renewing a bilateral trade agreement, an agreement on coastal shipping, on using of the Chittagong and Mongla ports, and prevention of smuggling and circulation of fake currency notes.
Earlier, Modi along with Hasina and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flagged off the Kolkata-Dhaka-Agartala and Dhaka-Shillong-Guwahati bus services.
Modi, who arrived in the morning on a two-day visit, said his Dhaka visit "is at a historic moment".
"We have resolved a question that has lingered since Independence. Our two nations have a settled boundary. It will make our borders more secure and people's life there more stable."
He said the Indian parliament's approval of the Land Boundary Agreement "reflects the consensus in India on relations with Bangladesh".
The formal LBA ratificaiton ceremony was witnessed by Modi, Hasina and Banerjee.
(With IANS inputs)
