Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Sunday indicated Bangladesh's intent to build a 'forward-looking and balanced partnership' with India based on mutual interest for the benefit of the people of the two countries.

Both sides agreed to maintain a regular and constructive engagement to further strengthen the bilateral relationship.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma, who met the Foreign Minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, extended to Dr Khalilur Rahman an invitation from Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to undertake an official visit to New Delhi at an early date.

Talking to reporters at the Ministry, the Indian envoy said they look forward to working together with Bangladesh ...