India and Bangladesh will continue to work together for the welfare of their people, guided by mutual respect and understanding, said Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Yunus wrote his letter in response to Modi’s Eid-ul-Adha greetings to the people of Bangladesh and the interim chief adviser. The interim government shared both the letters on X post on Sunday.
In the letter dated June 6, Yunus said Modi’s message “reflects the shared values” between the two countries. He also sent his best wishes to the Indian prime minister and the people of India.
“I am confident that the spirit of mutual respect and understanding will continue to guide our nations to work together for the wellbeing of our peoples,” Yunus said.
He added that Eid-ul-Adha is a “time of reflection, which brings communities together in the spirit of festivity, sacrifice, generosity and unity, and inspires us all to work together for the greater benefits of the peoples across the world.”
Meanwhile, In his letter dated June 4, Modi described Eid-ul-Adha as “an integral part of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of India.”
He said the festival “reminds us of the timeless values of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood, which are essential in building a peaceful and inclusive world.” Eid-ul-Adha is one of the main Islamic festivals.
GROWING TENSIONS BETWEEN INDIA AND BANGLADESH
Tensions between India and Bangladesh have been building since Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in August 2024. Hasina found refuge in India, and when her party, the Awami League, was banned in May 2025, Dhaka accused New Delhi of interfering in Bangladesh’s politics.
Economic troubles are also making things worse. Bangladesh faces around $10 billion trade deficit with India.
The recent Eid-ul-Adha greetings exchanged on June 8, 2025, between PM Narendra Modi and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, could be a tentative push to mend ties amid these longstanding challenges.
With inputs from PTI
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