Bangladesh and India are anticipated to sign at least six accords

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• Sep 6, 2022 | Kabir Chakraborty

She referred to India as "our cherished friend," recalling the nation's assistance during the 1971 conflict that resulted in Bangladesh's separation from former East Pakistan. She said this in a Bengali, Hindi, and English hybrid. color:#252525">

color:#252525">Digital Desk: Following discussions between Prime Minister
Narendra Modi and his visiting Bangladeshi counterpart, Sheikh Hasina on
Tuesday, India and Bangladesh are anticipated to sign at least six agreements
for cooperation in sectors ranging from the sharing of river waters to
connectivity.

color:#252525">On Tuesday morning, Hasina received a tri-services guard of
honour on the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt prior to the meeting. When she
arrived at the presidential residence, Modi welcomed her and introduced her to
a number of ministers, including JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju, and S Jaishankar.

color:#252525">Following the ceremony, Hasina made a few brief comments to the
media in which she asserted that friendly nations like Bangladesh and India
could solve all global issues. We usually handle problems together because
friendship can do that, she remarked.

color:#252525">She referred to India as "our cherished friend,"
recalling the nation's assistance during the 1971 conflict that resulted in
Bangladesh's separation from former East Pakistan. She said this in a
Bengali, Hindi, and English hybrid.

color:#252525">India owes Bangladesh a debt of gratitude for its assistance
during the Liberation War.

color:#252525">One agreement on the sharing of the waters of the Kushiyara
river, which was finalized during a meeting of the bilateral Joint Rivers
Commission last month, is among those that are anticipated to be signed on
Tuesday. According to those with knowledge of the situation, agreements on
collaboration in the railway and energy sectors will also likely be signed.

color:#252525">According to Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Masud bin Momen,
Hasina brought up the unrest in Myanmar's Rakhine state and her worries that it
would get worse during a meeting with external affairs minister S Jaishankar on
Monday. According to Jaishankar, who was quoted by Momen, India is also closely
monitoring the unrest, which is bad for the area.

color:#252525">A huge nation like India can "do a lot" to assist in
finding a solution to the issue of Rohingya refugees from Rakhine, according to
Hasina, who made this statement during a brief engagement with journalists at a
diplomatic reception at the Bangladesh high commission late on Monday.

color:#252525"> Momen added that Hasina had brought up a number of
unresolved issues that needed to be prioritized, such as Nepal's plans to ship
commodities to Bangladesh's ports via Indian soil and a suggestion for improved
connectivity through the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal (BBIN) alliance.

color:#252525">Momen, Hasina, and Jaishankar also spoke about the
international repercussions of the Ukraine situation and measures to work
together to mitigate its effects. He continued that if India has any surplus
supplies, Bangladesh may consider purchasing petroleum and gas under
"mutually agreed terms and circumstances."