Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh will always remember India's contribution in 1971 independence war: Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has said her country will always remember the contributions made by India in the liberation war in 1971.
Bangladesh marked its 50th year of Independence last week.
Hasina, while speaking during the National Day programme, was quoted as saying by ANI: "India is not only our next-door neighbour, we have historical, social, cultural ties. The people and Government of India were immensely involved in the evolution process of Bangladesh during our liberation war in 1971.
She thanked Indian PM Narendra Modi for attending the event.
Hasina remembered India's contribution by giving shelter to about 10 million people who fled from Bangladesh in the face of persecution by Pakistani soldiers.
"India gave them shelter, food and medication. They helped our freedom fighters with all types of cooperation," she said.
"By the joint operation of India-Bangladesh allied forces, the final victory was achieved on 16th Dec 1971. A notable number of Indian soldiers sacrificed their lives along with our freedom fighters and attained martyrdom. I remember their sacrifice with great honour," she was quoted as saying by ANI.
Indian PM Narendra Modi joined the event during his two-day tour to the neighbouring country.
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