PM Modi greets Bangladesh as nation celebrates 45th Independence Day

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted Bangladesh on the occasion of their 45th Independence Day saying that India cherishes its long-standing ties with the neighbouring nation.

“Independence Day greetings to the people of Bangladesh. We cherish our long-standing ties & am sure our relations will grow even further,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

Earlier, President Pranab Mukherjee had also extended his greetings to Bangladesh saying that the bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh have grown tremendously over the past few years.

“I am confident that this relationship between our two countries will continue to expand and that our interaction and cooperation will scale new heights.” The President said in his message.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will place wreaths at National Memorial in Savar as a mark of respect to the martyrs. (ANI)