India supported Bangladesh in 1971 for its liberation and will continue to play a supportive role to build an “inclusive” nation, India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh said on Saturday (December 6, 2025). Speaking in Dhaka on the occasion of Maitri Divas, the day that commemorates India’s recognition of Bangladesh as an independent nation on December 6, 1971, Pranay Verma, the Indian envoy to Bangladesh said “interdependence and mutual benefit” will keep propelling India-Bangladesh ties.

“6th of December 1971 stands out as a particularly special date. What is most remarkable about that day is that India’s recognition of Bangladesh came 10 days before Bangladesh actually got liberated,” Mr. Verma said.

Against the background of the Liberation War, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi announced

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