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India Invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, Strengthens Regional Ties

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's new Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, in Dhaka. He conveyed a personal invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Rahman and his family to visit India. The invitation underscores India's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and regional cooperation. The event marked a historic political shift as the BNP returned to power after two decades.

Key Points: India's Invitation to Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman

  • Personal invitation from PM Modi
  • Birla attended Dhaka swearing-in
  • Reaffirmed support for democratic Bangladesh
  • Engagement with Maldives, Bhutan leaders
  • BNP's historic return to power
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LS Speaker Birla attends Bangladesh PM Rahman's swearing-in, conveys PM Modi's invitation to visit India

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conveys PM Modi's invitation to new Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit India, aiming to deepen bilateral ties.

"I take this opportunity to invite you, along with Dr. Zubaida Rahman and your daughter Zaima, on a visit to India at a mutually convenient time. - PM Narendra Modi"

Dhaka, February 18

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday attended the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka and conveyed a personal invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit India at the earliest convenience.

According to a release from the Lok Sabha Secretariat, on behalf of the people of India, Birla extended warm congratulations to Tarique Rahman and reiterated that India stands ready to support Bangladesh's efforts to build a democratic, progressive, and inclusive nation.

He also reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening the enduring partnership between the two neighbouring countries.

On the sidelines of the ceremony, Birla met with several other leaders, including Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Maldives, and Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, underscoring India's engagement in the region.

PM Modi also extended a warm invitation to the BNP chairman to visit India at a mutually convenient time.

In his letter, PM Modi also invited Tarique's wife, Zubaida Rahman, and daughter, Zaima, to accompany him.

"I take this opportunity to invite you, along with Dr. Zubaida Rahman and your daughter Zaima, on a visit to India at a mutually convenient time. A warm welcome awaits you in India. Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your good health and success and for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Bangladesh," the letter from the PM stated.

He added that he looks forward to working closely with the newly appointed Bangladesh PM to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance regional cooperation in areas including connectivity, trade, technology, education, skills development, energy, healthcare, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.

"As two fast-growing economies and aspiring societies, India and Bangladesh can truly become catalysts for each other's sustainable growth, work for each other's security and enable mutual prosperity," the letter read.

In a historic political shift, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday.

The ceremony, marking the end of a two-decade hiatus from power for the BNP, saw President Mohammed Shahabuddin administer the oath of office at approximately 4:15 pm.

The landmark event took place at the South Plaza of the National Parliament Building, where the President and the new Prime Minister shared a symbolic handshake following the formal proceedings.

BNP won a landslide victory in the February 12 general elections, with the party-led alliance securing a commanding 212 seats in the 300-seat parliament.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's good to see India engaging proactively with the new leadership. Stability in Bangladesh is crucial for the entire North-East's development. The focus on areas like energy and healthcare cooperation is very welcome. Let's hope for a productive partnership.
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Priyanka N
While extending invitations is a good diplomatic move, we must be cautious. The BNP's past record on issues concerning India hasn't always been favorable. Our government should engage but also ensure our core interests, especially regarding security and border management, are firmly on the table.
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Rohit P
Excellent move! The personal touch of inviting the wife and daughter is very thoughtful and reflects our culture of 'Atithi Devo Bhava'. Strong ties with Bangladesh mean better management of shared rivers, more cultural exchanges, and hopefully easier travel for families divided by the border.
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Michael C
The regional diplomacy angle is interesting. Meeting with leaders from Maldives and Bhutan on the sidelines shows India is actively managing its neighborhood. A stable and cooperative South Asia is in everyone's interest, especially for economic growth.
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Kavya N
As someone from West Bengal, I see this as very positive news. Our cultures are so intertwined. Hope this new chapter brings more collaboration on issues like Teesta water sharing and reduces tensions at the border. Prosperous neighbors make for a peaceful region.

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