India has committed to advancing its partnership with Bangladesh on the occasion of Independence Day yesterday.

In a message sent to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the spirit of the Liberation War of Bangladesh remains a guiding light for the bilateral relationship.

He extended felicitations to the CA and the people of Bangladesh, saying this day stands as a testament to the two countries' shared history and sacrifices that have laid the foundation of the bilateral partnership.

The relationship has flourished across multiple domains, bringing tangible benefits to the people of the countries, he said in the message which was shared with this newspaper by the Indian High Commission in Dhaka.

"We remain committed to advancing this partnership, driven by our common aspirations for peace, stability, and prosperity, and based on mutual sensitivity to each other's interests and concerns," it reads.

Indian President Droupadi Murmu in her message to President Mohammed Shahabuddin said India-Bangladesh relations are multi-faceted with the cooperation encompassing diverse areas such as trade, multimodal connectivity, development partnership, power and energy, education, capacity building, cultural cooperation and people-to people exchanges.

Bangladesh is at the focus of India's "Neighborhood First" and "Act East" policies, SAGAR doctrine and the Indo-Pacific Vision, she said.

"India reiterates its support for a democratic, stable, inclusive, peaceful and progressive Bangladesh," she said.

US, CHINA GREET BANGLADESH

In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Bangladesh on Independence Day, reaffirming his support for Bangladesh's democratic journey.

He highlighted the significance of this year's celebration as Bangladesh prepares for an election.

"This celebration comes at a pivotal point in Bangladesh's history, as the Interim Government prepares the nation for elections that will allow the people of Bangladesh to choose the path forward for their nation," Rubio said in the statement uploaded to the State Department website.

He emphasised the US support for Bangladesh's journey towards a bright and democratic future, expressing eagerness to continue the partnership in promoting economic development and regional security in the Indo-Pacific region.​

He reaffirmed the US commitment to working together to make "both our nations safer, stronger, and more prosperous", he added.

The Chinese Embassy wished Bangladesh a journey of progress.

"On behalf of the people of China, we extend our warmest greetings to the people of Bangladesh on this glorious Independence Day," it said.