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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Azha. Extending his greetings to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her family and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Prime Minister Modi in his letter said that as people of the two countries prosper, the festival of Eid-ul-Azha reminds us of the virtues of sacrifice and sharing especially with less fortunate members of our societies whose interests have been of priority to both the governments.
Prime Minister Modi reiterated the shared commitment to intensify the excellent cooperation and partnership between India and Bangladesh. He said it is one of the most important means through which both the countries can continue to deliver inclusive growth for their citizens, despite an increasingly complex and challenging international environment.
Prime Minister Modi expressed the hope to discuss these and other issues when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visits New Delhi in a few week’s time.
The Bangladesh authorities have beefed up security in the country to ensure a peaceful Eid-ul-Adha celebration today.
Briefing media in Dhaka yesterday, Additional Director General of Rapid Action Battalion RAB Col. Md. Qumrul Hasan said that though there is no specific input about terror attack, the force is not leaving anything to chance. Bomb-disposal units and dog-squad of RAB will be utilised at key places including the the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka. CCTV cameras have been deployed and cyber surveillance has been mounted by the RAB to ensure security.
Special security measures have been put in place at all metropolitan cities, upazilas and towns of the country for a smooth conduct of the Eid-ul- Adha festival, said the RAB official.The congregations at the mosques will start from 7 a.m. this morning.
Meanwhile, the rush of the people leaving Dhaka to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha for their ancestral places continued yesterday.
