MEA spokesperson not only shared the images of Bangladesh regiment marching during the 72nd Republic Day parade but also deemed it a “historic moment".
Bangladesh Armed forces create history on Delhi’s Rajpath
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The contingent marched to the song of Shono Ekti Mujibur-er theke lokkho Mujibur (From one Mujibur to lakhs of Mujibur). Defence cooperation and partnership between India and Bangladesh has made significant gains in the last few years. India plans to jointly produce defence equipment with Bangladesh. India has extended a defence line of credit of US$ 500 million to Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh s soldiers march along Rajpath during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2021
NEW DELHI: It was a historic occasion and a treat for the eyes as the 122-member strong contingent of the Bangladesh Armed Forces marched down the Rajpath at the Republic Day celebrations. It was a matter of honour for both India and Bangladesh and befitting to mark 50 years of independence.
In a first, Bangladesh three-service contingent takes part in India s Republic Day parade (Updated)
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Photo: ISPR (Dhaka)
NEW DELHI: For the first time, a smart marching contingent and band of Bangladesh three-services participated in India’s 72nd Republic Day Parade to commemorate 50 years of its historic liberation. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with all the cabinet ministers and Envoys of several countries, including Bangladesh witnessed the glorious moment in the history of India-Bangladesh and the subcontinent.
Bangladesh High Commissioner Md Imran standing with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jayshankar were seen to capture the historic moment in their cell phones. The programme, which started at 9 am in the morning, concluded at 11:25 am after the traditional flypast.
In a first, Bangladesh tri-service contingent takes part in India s Republic Day
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. Updated: 26 Jan 2021, 10:48 AM IST ANI
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New Delhi: For the first time, a marching contingent and band of Bangladesh tri-services participated in the Republic Day Parade to commemorate 50 years of its historic liberation.
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New Delhi:Â The Bangladesh armed forces’ participation in the Republic Day parade will add a “new dimension” to defence ties between India and Bangladesh, said Colonel Mohammad Mohtashim Hyder Chowdhury, leader of the Bangladesh contingent.
In an interview to ThePrint, Chowdhury said, as the parade got over: “This will add a new dimension to the defence relationship between India and Bangladesh⦠This was our first experience. I believe a new dimension will now come in our joint military drills and exercises that we will carry out. Weâve been doing many joint exercises despite the pandemic and this will continue.”