RAJSHAHI, Feb 17, 2022 (BSS)- The Fifth Bangladesh-India Cultural Meet-
2022, Rajshahi is going to be celebrated here from February 25 to 28 aimed at
boosting connectivity between people of the two neighboring countries.

  The international cultural meet is scheduled to be held in Rajshahi and
Natore districts to mark the Golden Jubilee of Independence, birth centenary
of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Golden Jubilee
of India-Bangladesh Relations.

  Rajshahi Mayor and Convener of the cultural meet preparatory committee AHM
Khairuzzaman Liton revealed this at a press conference at the city hall
conference room today giving an illustration of the four-day event.

  Logo and promo of the cultural meet were also unfolded on the occasion.

  Mayor Liton told the journalists that a team of around 60 political and
cultural personalities from India are expected to join the meet.

  The delegation members will be given a civic reception at the city bhaban
green plaza on February 26 followed by a cultural function to be performed by
artists of both the countries at Rajshahi College playground.

  On the following day, they will visit Varendra Research Museum, Puthiya
Rajbari and Uttora Gonobhaban in Natore. In the evening, a cultural function
will be held at Rajshahi College with participation of national and local
cultural personalities.

  On February 28, they will visit Rajshahi University, Taherpur Durga Mondir,
Bagha Shahi Masjid and Hazrat Shah Makhdum Dargah.

  Mayor Liton said the present relation between Bangladesh and India has
reached a new height by dint of the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime
Minister Sheikh Hasina.

  "People of the two neighbouring countries are enjoying the benefits of the
friendly relation in different fields, including communication, healthcare
and tourism," he said.

  He said the two neighbouring countries, Bangladesh and India, maintain
close and cordial relations on various bilateral fields and issues.

  Bangladesh and India, as the closest neighbours, will continue to work
together to establish a secure South Asia for the benefit of all people.

  He said the relationship has its genesis in the War of Liberation in 1971
and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman maintained
excellent relations with the Indian leadership.

  "We recall with deep gratitude the contribution of the government of India
for standing firmly by us in our most difficult time," he said.

  Liton said the partnership is multifaceted and in the past few years, since
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina assumed office, they have attained some tangible
goals in many areas.

  He also expected that the relation will be enhanced to a greater extent
through the cultural meet.