Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia during his visit to Bangladesh.
A senior leader seeking anonymity told the Dhaka Tribune that Modi might meet Khaleda on June 7 afternoon.
He said after finalisation of Modi’s visit to Dhaka, Khaleda Zia wrote a letter addressing Modi expressing her desire to meet the Indian premier.
The BNP leader said Khaleda in the letter mentioned that the BNP and the BJP had a very good tie. Khaleda also expressed hope that the tie would deepen in future.
Although Khaleda does not hold any official portfolio, Modi might meet Khaleda as she is the chief of a large political party and a former prime minister of the country.
Another BNP leader said the BNP wants to send a positive message to Modi government that the party believes in strengthening relations with all political parties, especially with the people, of India.
“India is the largest democratic state and it has a very good and historic tie with Bangladesh. Stability in Bangladesh is very important for India,” Mahbubur Rahman, a Standing Committee member of the party, said.
Bangladesh is unstable now and India is also realising it. India will come forward to protect democracy of Bangladesh. Mahbubur expressed hope that Modi would talk about democracy.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
