'Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a hero for all Indians', tweets PM Modi

New Delhi: Today, the 101st birth anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahma, the father of Bangladesh and the first President, Sheikh Mujibur Rahma is being celebrated today. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to him.

Heartfelt tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh: PM Modi

He tweeted, "My heartfelt tribute on the birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, champion of human rights and freedom. He is also a hero for all Indians. It will be my honor to visit Bangladesh later this month for the birth centenary celebrations of Mujib Borshoe. "

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PM Modi visit to Bangladesh:

Let us know that on the invitation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bangladesh on 26 and 27 March 2021. During this time, he will participate in the commemoration of three historical events.

Actually, Bangladesh planned to organize grand celebrations on the occasion of the completion of 50 years of independence. Also, the birth centenary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur. After the liberation struggle of Bangladesh in 1971 this year, different celebrations are to be organized from March 17 to 27 on the 50th anniversary of the country's independence from Pakistan.

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Earlier, Prime Minister Modi last visited Bangladesh in 2015. PM Modi will leave for a visit to Bangladesh on 26 March and on 27 March he will also visit the Matua temple located at Arokandi. President of Maldives and Nepal will also participate in this program.

Apart from this, the Prime Ministers of Bhutan and Sri Lanka will also be present. The Prime Minister's Office said in a statement that this is PM Modi's first foreign visit after the Corona Pandemic, which shows India's preference for Bangladesh. His move is seen as a strong bond between the two countries.

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