India, Bangladesh Not Just 'Pass Pass' But 'Saath Saath', Says PM Modi in Dhaka

PM Narendra Modi began his day with a visit to the Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka. He arrived at the temple to the sound of drum beats and offered prayers. PM Modi later on received the Bangladesh Liberation War Honour on behalf of Atal Bihari Vajpayee for his efforts in supporting Bangladesh during war.

  • PM Modi began his speech by asking ?Kaamon aachen Bangladesh' in Bengali, as he addressed the Indian community in Dhaka. PM Modi said not just Asia but the entire world "will do a detailed post-mortem" on India-Bangladesh ties following his visit to see what has been gained.
    PM Modi began his speech by asking ‘Kaamon aachen Bangladesh' in Bengali, as he addressed the Indian community in Dhaka. PM Modi said not just Asia but the entire world "will do a detailed post-mortem" on India-Bangladesh ties following his visit to see what has been gained.
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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Begum Khaleda Zia, former PM of Bangladesh.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Begum Khaleda Zia, former PM of Bangladesh.
  • PM Narendra Modi met leaders of left parties in Bangladesh.
    PM Narendra Modi met leaders of left parties in Bangladesh.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Begum Raushan Ershad, Leader of Opposition.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Begum Raushan Ershad, Leader of Opposition.
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  • PM Narendra Modi met Presidents of leading Chambers of Commerce & Industry.
    PM Narendra Modi met Presidents of leading Chambers of Commerce & Industry.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed the visitor book at the conferring of the Bangladesh Liberation War Honour on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed the visitor book at the conferring of the Bangladesh Liberation War Honour on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
  • PM Modi received Bangladesh's Award of Liberation War Honour on behalf of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Calling it an "inspiration for so many people," he said, "This day is a matter of pride for the people of India." (Photo courtesy: Press Trust of India)
    PM Modi received Bangladesh's Award of Liberation War Honour on behalf of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Calling it an "inspiration for so many people," he said, "This day is a matter of pride for the people of India." (Photo courtesy: Press Trust of India)
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  • PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid confer at Bangabhawan, residence of the President.
    PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid confer at Bangabhawan, residence of the President.
  • Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid received PM Narendra Modi at his residence, Bangabhawan.
    Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid received PM Narendra Modi at his residence, Bangabhawan.
  • PM Narendra Modi kicked off Grant-in-Aid projects in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    PM Narendra Modi kicked off Grant-in-Aid projects in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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  • PM Narendra Modi at New Chancery Complex in Dhaka to unveil plaques for Grant-in-Aid projects.
    PM Narendra Modi at New Chancery Complex in Dhaka to unveil plaques for Grant-in-Aid projects.
  • PM Narendra Modi plants a sapling at the New High Commission Chancery Complex in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    PM Narendra Modi plants a sapling at the New High Commission Chancery Complex in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • PM Narendra Modi at the unveiling of plaques for Grant-in-Aid Projects in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    PM Narendra Modi at the unveiling of plaques for Grant-in-Aid Projects in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • PM Modi at the Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    PM Modi at the Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • PM Modi arrives at the Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    PM Modi arrives at the Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • PM Narendra Modi at the Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    PM Narendra Modi at the Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • PM Narendra Modi at the Sree Sree Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka.
    PM Narendra Modi at the Sree Sree Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka.
  • PM Narendra Modi at the Sree Sree Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    PM Narendra Modi at the Sree Sree Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the second day of his Bangladesh visit by offering prayers at the Sree Sree Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the second day of his Bangladesh visit by offering prayers at the Sree Sree Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka.