On April 2, in New Delhi, Bangladesh's High Commissioner to India, M Riaz Hamidullah, engaged in discussions with General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff. Their primary focus was on strengthening Defence cooperation, particularly through joint training programs.

The two dignitaries explored avenues for enhanced collaboration to foster regional peace and security.

According to a post by the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) on X, "H.E. Mr M Hamidullah, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, called on General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS. During the interaction, they deliberated on enhancing bilateral Defence Cooperation, including joint training initiatives. They also explored opportunities for deeper collaboration aimed at promoting regional peace and security."

On March 26, Kirti Vardhan Singh, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, expressed India's warm welcome to the newly formed government of Bangladesh, emphasizing the historical, cultural, and linguistic bonds that connect the two nations.

At the National Day Reception organized by the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi to commemorate the 56th Independence Day of Bangladesh, Singh reflected on the shared legacy of the 1971 Liberation War and the sacrifices made during the struggle against oppression and exploitation.

Singh stated, "These profound bonds of solidarity continue to underpin our bilateral partnership, which is grounded in trust, shared values, and a common commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity in our region. Our partnership has consistently been guided by a people-centric approach, with a shared focus on improving the everyday lives of our citizens. Whether through expanding connectivity across rail, road, inland waterways, and energy networks, or by facilitating trade and easing the movement of goods and people, our cooperation has always aimed to deliver tangible benefits."

He further highlighted that India and Bangladesh are building a partnership that is strategic, people-focused, and both resilient and forward-looking.

"Our progress reflects an enduring spirit of collaboration, nurtured through sustained efforts on both sides. Development partnerships, capacity-building initiatives, and cross-border projects have been shaped by mutual priorities and a shared vision of inclusive growth," he added.

On February 20, India expressed eagerness to strengthen its multifaceted bilateral ties with Bangladesh following the establishment of a new government under the leadership of Tarique Rahman.

During a media briefing in New Delhi, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), mentioned, "You would have seen that once the election happened in Bangladesh, our Prime Minister congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. On February 17, during the swearing-in ceremony, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, represented the Government of India. There, he handed over a letter from our Prime Minister to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh."

He added, "He also had a bilateral meeting with the Bangladesh PM. Building on warm and historic ties between the two countries, we look forward to further strengthening our multifaceted bilateral ties with Bangladesh. We look forward to engaging with the new government and taking things forward. On the visa issue, we have conveyed our desire to build our bilateral ties. We have a new government there which has just come in, and all aspects of our ties will be discussed with them."