Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said in a media interaction that India is a trusted friend of Bangladesh.

She said that Bangladesh is very lucky to have such a neighbouring country like India.

She made this statement while going to cast her vote as Bangladesh is undergoing the general elections on Sunday.

Sheikh Hasina expects a fourth straight term and the fifth overall for her Awami League-led alliance.

While speaking to ANI, Sheikh Hasina said, "You (India) are most welcome. We are very lucky that India is our trusted friend.

During our liberation war, they supported us. After 1975, when we lost our whole family, they gave us shelter. So our best wishes to the people of India."

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