India and Bangladesh share bonds of history, language, culture, and a multitude of other commonalities. The excellent bilateral ties reflect an all-encompassing partnership based on sovereignty, equality, trust, and understanding that goes far beyond a strategic partnership.

The year 2021, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, has been witnessing intense high-level engagements at political and official levels. Prime Minister Modi visited Bangladesh on a State Visit from 26 to 27 March 2021 to join the celebrations of the Golden Jubilee of the Independence of Bangladesh, the Birth Centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and 50 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh. He was the Guest of Honor at these celebrations on the National Parade Ground on March 26, 2021. The visit symbolized the partnership of half a century between India and Bangladesh that has strengthened, matured, and evolved as a model for bilateral relations for the entire region.

The Best of India Expo is being proposed to further strengthen & deepen the bilateral ties between the two economies and to take the mutual engagements to the next level. The event is being designed to display the Best of Indian Products and to Showcase India’s strength in the top 10-12 sectors to Bangladesh.