PM Modi's veiled attack on Pakistan in Bangladesh

India and Bangladesh must remain vigilant and united to counter threats like terrorism as well as ideas and powers behind such inhumane acts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday as he hailed 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's leadership and the contributions of the Indian Army in Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan.

Addressing the main golden jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's Independence and the birth centenary of its founder in the presence of his counterpart Sheikh Hasina and President Abdul Hamid in Dhaka, PM Modi said, "We must remember that we've similar opportunities in fields of trade and commerce, but at the same time, we've similar threats like terrorism. The ideas and powers behind such types of inhumane acts are still active. We must remain vigilant and united to counter them."