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Dhaka, Mar 18 Prime minister Sheikh Hasina has called on India to quickly resolve the deadlock over Teesta river water-sharing treaty and include Bangladeshi experts in studies before building controversial Tipaimukh dam.
Hasina conveyed her messages to Indian high commissioner in Bangladesh Pankaj Saran on Sunday when the envoy called on the prime minister at her office.
Later, prime minister's press secretary Abul Kalam Azad briefed reporters about the discussion at the meeting.
She urged India to reciprocate the steps taken by Bangladesh for a better bilateral relations and sought stern action against killing of Bangladeshi citizens along the border. She asked India to ratify the land boundary agreement in parliament.
Hasina requested India to stop construction of dams detrimental to environment and ecological balance.
Recalling the contribution India made to the War of Liberation, the prime minister observed that Bangladesh and India were enjoying an excellent relationship than ever before.
She reiterated her pledge for ensuring regional connectivity and referred to the steps her government has taken to that end.
Hasina also assured the Indian envoy of all supports necessary for discharging his responsibilities in Bangladesh.
Ambassador at-large M Ziauddin, principal secretary to the prime minister Sheikh M Wahid Uz Zaman, secretary to the prime minister's office Mollah Wahidduzaman were present at the meeting.
Earlier, presiding over first meeting of National Disaster Management Council this year, Hasina emphasised compliance with the building code strictly to avoid casualties from earthquake.
Hasina conveyed her messages to Indian high commissioner in Bangladesh Pankaj Saran on Sunday when the envoy called on the prime minister at her office.
Later, prime minister's press secretary Abul Kalam Azad briefed reporters about the discussion at the meeting.
She urged India to reciprocate the steps taken by Bangladesh for a better bilateral relations and sought stern action against killing of Bangladeshi citizens along the border. She asked India to ratify the land boundary agreement in parliament.
Hasina requested India to stop construction of dams detrimental to environment and ecological balance.
Recalling the contribution India made to the War of Liberation, the prime minister observed that Bangladesh and India were enjoying an excellent relationship than ever before.
She reiterated her pledge for ensuring regional connectivity and referred to the steps her government has taken to that end.
Hasina also assured the Indian envoy of all supports necessary for discharging his responsibilities in Bangladesh.
Ambassador at-large M Ziauddin, principal secretary to the prime minister Sheikh M Wahid Uz Zaman, secretary to the prime minister's office Mollah Wahidduzaman were present at the meeting.
Earlier, presiding over first meeting of National Disaster Management Council this year, Hasina emphasised compliance with the building code strictly to avoid casualties from earthquake.
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