Bangladesh envoy presents credentials to Indian President

Bangladesh High Commissioner to India M Riaz Hamidullah on Thursday presented his credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu at a formal ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

President Murmu extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Hamidullah and reaffirmed the deep-rooted and historic relationship between India and Bangladesh, said a foreign ministry’s press release.   

"We envision a democratic, stable, prosperous, and inclusive Bangladesh," President Murmu stated, according to the release.
   
The Indian president emphasized that the foundation of bilateral ties between the two nations lies in the shared sacrifices made during the Liberation War of 1971.

The President also spoke of the importance of a joint vision for shared prosperity and enhanced connectivity. 

She congratulated Bangladesh on assuming the chairmanship of BIMSTEC for a two-year term.

Ambassador Hamidullah, a senior career diplomat, assumed his duties in New Delhi on 14 April 2025, coinciding with the Bangla New Year, succeeding Ambassador Mustafizur Rahman.

During the ceremony, the High Commissioner conveyed warm greetings from the President and the people of Bangladesh.  

He reiterated his commitment to strengthening the multifaceted partnership between the two countries.

Ambassador Hamidullah also emphasized the importance of fostering connections between the youths of both nations, recognizing that they represent the largest demographic segments.