Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- India and Bangladesh can achieve much for each other and the region by transforming their geographical proximity into new opportunities, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has said.

Speaking at India's Republic Day celebration in Dhaka on Saturday, he highlighted the countries' extensive bilateral cooperation.

"As forward-moving societies, when we work together, we can transform our geographical proximity into new opportunities for each other and for our region," he said.

He cited multiple examples of successful collaboration, noting that such partnerships have brought tangible benefits to people and businesses on both sides.

"Moving forward, these successes inspire us to seek even more forward-looki...