Hyderabad, Jan. 1 -- Amid the growing tensions between India and Bangladesh, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday urged the Modi government to prioritise restoring good old ties with Bangladesh, emphasising the country's stability as crucial for India's security, particularly in the North-East.

Addressing a press conference, Owaisi termed it as a "real test" for the Modi government to restore old ties with Dhaka.

"After the death of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, our Foreign Minister went there. We hope there is no further deterioration in relations between India and Bangladesh. Bangladesh's stability is very important for India's security, especially in the North-East area. It is a real test for Modi's government to restore the ...