Dhaka:Acting Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pawan Badhe emphasized that strong relations between Bangladesh and India can significantly contribute to regional peace, prosperity, and improved people-to-people understanding.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Badhe made these remarks during an event commemorating the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the International Day of Non-Violence at the Liberation War Museum. The event was attended by Water Resources Minister Md Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee, Barrister AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, MP, and Gandhi Ashram Trustee Board Chairman Major General Jiban Kanai Das (retd.), among others.
Badhe highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between the two nations, noting that their relationship spans various sectors, including trade, connectivity, energy, education, and health. He stressed that Gandhi's principles remain highly relevant today, offering moral guidance amid geopolitical tensions and social challenges.
He discussed Gandhi's belief in non-violence as a powerful tool, emphasizing that it requires more courage to maintain peace and dialogue than to resort to conflict. Badhe also highlighted Gandhi's insistence on truth and integrity, especially in public life and communication.
The acting envoy underscored Gandhi's perspective on sustainable living and resource management, which directly addresses the environmental challenges faced by both Bangladesh and India. He also spoke about Gandhi's intellectual connections with Bengal, particularly with Rabindranath Tagore, illustrating how mutual respect and dialogue can enhance bilateral relationships and regional cooperation.