Indian Prime Minister Nadrendra Modi on Friday announced ‘Swarna Jayanti’ scholarship for the Bangladeshi youths on the occasion of the country’s golden jubilee of independence.
This year also marks the 50 years of India and Bangladesh ties.
On completion of 50 years of relationship between India and Bangladesh, Modi said he would like to invite 50 entrepreneurs of Bangladesh to visit India and “join our start-up and innovation ecosystem and meet our venture capitalists”.
He was speaking at the celebration of the golden jubilee along with the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the National Parade Ground.
He wore a Mujib jacket as he pays tribute to 'Bangabandhu'. He also handed over the Gandhi Peace Prize awarded to Bangabandhu posthumously to his daughter Sheikh Rehana in presence of the PM, Sheikh Hasina.
He also met the young achievers of Bangladesh and interacted with Muktijoddhas on his first-day of the two-day visit. India gives scholarships to the children of freedom fighters.
"Today I also salute the brave soldiers of Indian Army who stood with brothers & sisters of Bangladesh in 'Muktijuddho'. I am happy that many Indian soldiers who participated in Bangladesh Liberation War are present at this event today," he said.
He said both India, Bangladesh face similar threats like terrorism.
"We must remember that we've similar opportunities in fields of trade & commerce, but at the same time, we've similar threats like terrorism. The ideas & powers behind such types of inhumane acts are still active. We must remain vigilant & united to counter them," he said.
“It is necessary that India and Bangladesh progress together,” said the prime minister, Modi.
Prime Minister Hasina thanked him to visit Dhaka on this occasion despite pandemic.
