- The first ever Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Student Scholarships was conferred on the direct descendants of soldiers, officers of Armed Forces of India who were martyred or critically wounded during the historic Liberation war of 1971.
- Speaking on the occasion, External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that IndiaBangladesh ties have steadily grown. He said that both the countries have not only strengthened the mutual ties in the traditional way, but have also continuously worked on it keeping in mind the future partnership.
- He added that for us in India, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is iconic- a man of action, courage and conviction. Dr Jaishanlar said, as a mark of respect to him, both countries have also commissioned a Biopic on him, which is nearing completion.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina confers Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Scholarship on Indian students in New Delhi
