Modi phones PM, extends Eid greetings

ZOOMBANGLA DESK: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina over phone and greeted her on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of the Muslims, BSS reports.

“The Indian premier phoned the Bangladesh prime minister at about 5:45 pm and extended Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to her (Sheikh Hasina) and the people of Bangladesh,” PM’s Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim told BSS.

During the five-minute telephonic conversation, he said, the Bangladesh prime minister also extended Eid greetings to Narendra Modi and the people of India.

The Bangladesh premier wished continued peace, progress and prosperity of the people of India.

Narendra Modi also wished continued peace, progress and development of the people of Bangladesh, the press secretary said.