Dhaka, April 2 -- The recent State visit paid by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Bangladesh symbolised the partnership of half-a-century between Bangladesh and India that has strengthened, matured and evolved as a model for bilateral relations for the entire region.

During his March 26-27 visit, Prime Minister Modi joined the celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of the Independence of Bangladesh, the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and 50 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India.

Before leaving Dhaka, the Indian Prime Minister thanked the people of Bangladesh for their affection during his visit. He also thanked Prime Minister Sheikha Hasina and the Ba...