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Published : 28 May 2026, 09:20 PM
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings to his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
In a message to Tarique, Modi also reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening people-centric bilateral cooperation, state-owned news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reported on Thursday.
According to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, the Indian premier called Bangladeshi nationals “brotherly people” while greeting them on behalf of the people and the government of India.
“The festival is an integral part of India’s rich and diverse cultural heritage and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm by millions of Muslims across the country,” Modi was quoted as saying in the statement.
The Indian prime minister said the festival embodies the timeless ideals of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood, which are essential for fostering a peaceful and inclusive world.
Highlighting bilateral ties, Modi said the two neighbouring countries share a deep-rooted bond built on shared sacrifices, cultural commonalities and a mutual aspiration for peace, stability and growth.
He said the Indian government looks forward to working closely with Bangladesh to bolster cooperation in different sectors for mutual benefit.
The shared development goals of the two nations would continue to contribute to the progress and prosperity of their people, he said.
The Indian premier also wished good health and well-being for his Bangladeshi counterpart and continued peace and prosperity for the people of Bangladesh.
Tarique responded to the greetings in a Facebook post on Thursday afternoon, saying: “I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his very kind greetings to me and the people of Bangladesh on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
“May the relations between the peoples of Bangladesh and India continue to be strengthened on the foundations of mutual respect, friendship, and goodwill,” he added.
