Indian President Ram Nath Kovind is scheduled to make a three-day state visit to Bangladesh, from December 15 to 17, on the occasion of the 50th Victory Day, as per an official announcement by the Indian External Affairs Ministry.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed the need for recommitting to work for strengthening the 50-year-long diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India by concentrating on people-to-people contact, trade, business and connectivity.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said he is eagerly waiting for the day when no visa will be required for Bangladeshis and Indians to travel to each other’s countries.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he will work with his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina to further expand and deepen ties between the two countries.

In recognition of the Maitree Diwas, both Bangladesh and Indian governments each year commemorate the invaluable contribution of valiant Muktijuddhas in the journey towards the Liberation of Bangladesh.

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla will visit Bangladesh from December 7 to 8 to discuss bilateral issues, including the preparation of Indian President Ram Nath Kovind’s visit to join the 50th victory day celebrations here.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Vikram Kumar Doraiswami, has called for building a culture of tolerance in the entire region, the birthplace of many philosophers and spiritual leaders.

Thailand celebrates its National Day on December 5, to mark the birth anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great.

It was an afternoon in February 1972, only two months after the birth of Bangladesh through a nine-month war against Pakistan.

Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla is likely to arrive in Dhaka on December 7 on a two-day visit.

Japan will continue to work for creating conducive environment in Myanmar's Rakhine state for voluntary and dignified return of the Rohingyas now in Bangladesh, said the newly-appointed Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi.

The Spanish government has expressed interest in investing in Bangladesh Railway. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has also been proposed by the country's Minister of Transport, Mobility, and Urban Agenda.

Mutual respect, trust and equality should be the pillars of bilateral relationship between Bangladesh and India, foreign policy analysts and academics said at a discussion yesterday. 

The Government of the Republic of Korea has provided eight units of ambulances and 100 units of oxygen generators to the Government of Bangladesh to support efforts for overcoming the coronavirus pandemic and enhancing the local health sector’s capability.

Stressing the need for enhancing connectivity between Bangladesh and India to boost bilateral trade and commerce, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the rail communication on Akhaura-Agartala route should be reopened.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen told the foreign diplomats stationed in Dhaka yesterday that the government is committed to free, fair and transparent elections in the country.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said the government did not interfere or intervene in any of the elections.

The Argentinian judiciary has taken a historic decision of opening a court case against the Myanmar military, including army general Min Aung Hlaing, over genocide against the Rohingya.

Bangladesh and Maldives today held their first-ever bilateral consultations reaffirming their commitment to work together in regional and multilateral fora, especially on issues of climate change and regional security.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen today said the US has possibly invited “weak democracies” to its Democracy Summit in its first phase, which is why it did not invite Bangladesh.