Indian President Pranab greets Bangladeshis on Independence Day

Indian President Pranab Mukherjee yesterday extended his greetings and felicitations to the government and people of Bangladesh on the eve of Independence and National Day.

In a message to Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid, Mukherjee said, “Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Bangladesh.”

“It is a matter of satisfaction that the close relations between India and Bangladesh have substantially expanded in recent years. We have succeeded in enhancing and intensifying our co-operation in areas of our shared interest. I am confident that our joint efforts will contribute to the realisation of the aspirations of our respective peoples,” the Indian president.