 Your Excellency Sheikh Hasinaj, Prime Minister of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Shrinarendra Modiji, Honourable Ministers, Honourable Chief Minister of Tripura, Ladies and Gentlemen, Namaskar. I welcome you all to the joint inaugural ceremony of three India-assisted development projects by the Honourable Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh. These three projects are the Akhora-Aghartala Cross-Modern Rail Link, the Kulna-Mongla Port Rail Line, and the Unit 2 of Maitri Superthermal Power Plant. We will commence the event with a short video presenting the highlights of these three projects. India and Bangladesh share a robust bilateral relationship that extends beyond strategic partnership. This enduring partnership encompasses collaboration across a wide spectrum of areas, including political and defence cooperation, economic ties, seamless connectivity, development cooperation, and vibrant exchanges among people. I am very confident that in the next 25 years, Bangladesh will have a new friendship. Bangladesh stands as India's largest development partner with a development cooperation portfolio of nearly 10 billion US dollars in the form of concessional loans and grant assistance. With the inauguration of Akhora-Aghartala Cross-Modern Rail Link, Northeast India is now connected to Bangladesh by rail for the first time. The project aims to realise the long-standing developmental needs and aspirations of the people of Northeast India and of Bangladesh. It's a significant step towards better connecting the Chattogram Port to traditional hinterland in Northeast India as the region experiences unprecedented economic progress. This creates myriad opportunities to boost trade, tourism, and close people-to-people ties between India and Bangladesh. This is the sixth cross-border rail link between the two countries, which connects Gangasagar station on the Dhaka Chittagong Line of Bangladesh Railway with Nishchentapur Railway station in Tripura. The total length is 12.24 kilometres with a 6.78 kilometre dual gauge line built in Bangladesh. The total cost of the project is close to 150 million US dollars. The Bangladesh portion of the rail line was undertaken under Government of India's grant assistance of close to 50 million US dollars. The 64.7 kilometre long Khunna-Mungalapur rail line is being inaugurated. This is a significant connectivity initiative as it connects Mungalapur by rail for the first time. Mungalapur, the second largest port in Bangladesh, is now connected with the rail network in Bangladesh and also with India through Petrapur Gede cross-border rail link. This rail link will further augment opportunities for trade, tourism, and people-to-people connect between the two countries. The total project cost for Khunna-Mungalapur rail line under the Government of India line of credit is over 380 million US dollars. Strengthening railway infrastructure of Bangladesh by implementing Khunna-Mungalapur rail line is a notable achievement for enhancing the sub-regional connectivity as other neighbouring countries also use the Mungalapur for trade. Earlier in September 2022, the two Prime Ministers inaugurated over 5 kilometre long rail bridge over Rupsha River which is a significant part of this project. Collaboration in the power and energy sector is one of the hallmarks of India-Bangladesh bilateral partnership. The inauguration of Unit 2 of the Maitri Super Thermal Power Project at Rampal Khunna today is a significant and timely achievement in energy cooperation between India and Bangladesh. The two Prime Ministers had jointly unveiled the Unit 1 of the Maitri Super Thermal Power Plant in September 2022 which is already operational in providing electricity to the people of Bangladesh. This 1320 megawatt super-critical thermal power project is a testament of complementarity between India's proficiency in the power sector with Bangladesh's need for affordable and reliable source of energy. The operationalisation of the Unit 2 of Maitri Super Thermal Power Project will help to address the growing energy demand of the people and the businesses in the southern part of Bangladesh built with the concessional financing of 1.6 billion US dollars extended by the Government of India. The Maitri Super Thermal Power Plant stands as a successful example of India's commitment to contribute to energy security of its neighbours. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Shea Khasena India and Bangladesh have showcased exemplary collaboration setting a precedent for shared progress that also brings benefits for the people at a regional scale. Today the inauguration of the three projects demonstrate their resolve in both countries to accelerate progress and prosperity for the people and to contribute to the growing ties between the region and beyond. Jai Hind, Jai Bangla. I now request the two Honourable Prime Ministers to kindly inaugurate these projects by pressing the buttons. May I now request Honourable Prime Minister of Bangladesh, her Excellency Shea Khasena, to kindly deliver her remarks. Bismillah, Hiraman and him, Honourable Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Narendra Modi, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Wassalamu alaikum Namaste and a very good morning. I am extremely happy to join Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to inaugurate three projects, Akhora Agartala Reeling, Kullamongla Port Reeling Project and Unit 2 of the Moitri Superthermal Power Plant Project. The joint inauguration of these important projects manifests the firm friendship and collaboration between our two friendly countries. I would like to thank you, Modi Ji. For your warm hospitality during my visit to New Delhi in September 2023 to attend the G20 Leaders Summit. I express my heartfelt gratitude for your commitment to strengthening the bonds of friendship between our two countries. I pay my deep homage to the father of the nation, Wangabundu Sheikh Mojib Ar-Rahman. I also recall three million martyrs and 200,000 dishonoured women from the liberation world. I pay my deep respects to the freedom fighters. I gratefully recall the sacrifice of the people of India and the cooperation extended by the government of India during our war of liberation in 1971. I would like to thank the government of India for jointly producing the biopic of the father of the nation of Bangladesh, Wangabundu Sheikh Mojib Ar-Rahman, Mojib, the making of a nation. I would like to extend my deep appreciation and thankfulness to Srimanar and Modi. The screening is now going on both in Bangladesh and India. I would also like to thank all who were associated with the making of the biopic. Through this movie, our future generation will be able to learn about the life and sacrifice of Wangabundu Sheikh Mojib Ar-Rahman, our freedom fighters and our war of liberation. The relationship between Bangladesh and India is anchored in history, culture, language and shared values of secularism, democracy and countless other commonalities. We attach the highest importance to our relations with India. Over the years, we have transformed numerous opportunities into tangible achievements across various sectors, such as improving connectivity, fostering trade and commerce, promoting development cooperation, nurturing cultural ties, facilitating people-to-people interactions and more. Our collaboration in the power sector and connectivity stands out as a shining example of our win-win cooperation. Since my government's re-election in 2009 for a second term, access to electricity for our population and strengthening connectivity have been the two top priorities for us. I express my gratitude to the Government of India for the significant contributions in these traditional sectors. I believe that the three projects we are going to inaugurate today will ensure the prosperity of the people of both countries. These projects will not only ensure prosperity but also help in a broad implication for the sub-region. The Mojib Superthermal Power Project would contribute to the energy security of Bangladesh by providing reliable power to a more competitive price and reducing dependence on other costs and means of power generation. This project will also contribute to grid stability as well as affordable, reliable and uninterrupted power supply. The Kauravurthala Rail Link will enhance connectivity and trade, promoting economic growth and people-to-people contact between our countries, especially with the northeastern part of India. The Kulna-Mongolapur Rail Link project will directly connect Mongolapur with the existing rail network. By doing this, the bulk cargo of imported goods can be easily transported across effectively to the northern and eastern regions of the country through railways with the help of containers. I would like to express my gratitude to the Government of India for the cooperation in the construction of these projects. Beside this, our port in Chittagong and Mongolia and our port in Chittagong can also be used by India have been opened for this purpose. We have created a field of regional cooperation in Chittagong and Mongolia port. Over the past nearly 15 years, Bangladesh has witnessed remarkable economic growth, positioning itself as one of the world's fastest growing economies. Bangladesh now ranks as the 35th largest economy in the world. We have reduced the extreme poverty rate from 2.1% in 2006 to 5.6% in 2022. And the per capita income has tripled to nearly USD 2,765 from a mere 543 in 2006. We envision emerging as an advance and prosperous. Smart Bangladesh by 2041. My government has put emphasis on infrastructure development. Last year we inaugurated the self-funded Potha multi-purpose bridge and the first ever metro rail in the capital. I'm treating to the multi-purpose bridge will have an important role in regional connectivity, including with that of India. In September 2023, we inaugurated the country's first elevated expressway in Dhaka. In October 2023, we inaugurated the train service through the Potha bridge. Just a few days ago, we inaugurated the Bangubundu Kek Mujibur Rahman tunnel under the river Kornufully in Chottogram, the first in South Asia. Through this inauguration, the capacity of Chottogram Port will be increased. In recent times, we have received many tangible outcomes through our collaborative endeavors. These include ensuring peace and stability in India's northeastern region and facilitating access to the Chottogram and Mongla ports for improved connectivity between mainland India and the northeastern part of India. I am confident that in the days to come, we will have opportunities of more success stories that will stand in our joint collaboration. We will prove that good relation with neighbour improves our bilateral relation and the progress of the country. This is an example for the world. I would conclude here by conveying warm greetings in advance for the upcoming Diwali. I wish your Excellency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India a very happy Diwali. I thank you all. I am really very happy to be connected with you. May Bangladesh live forever. Long live Bangladesh and your friendship. Thank you. Excellency. May I now request Honourable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to kindly address this gathering. Your Excellency, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Ji, Chief Minister of Tripura, Manik Shah Ji, I will be joined by the Minister of Central Government, Dr. Jay Sankar, Sree Aswini Vaishnaw, Sree RKC, Sree G. Kishan Reddy. I am very happy to be connected with you and all of you. Namaskar. It is very happy that we have again, to celebrate the success of the Indian-Bangladesh Union, we have a partnership. In the last nine years, we have done so much work together that we have not been in many countries. For the sake of peace, security and stability, we have made long land-boundary agreements and maritime-boundary agreements. In the last nine years, we have started three new bus services. From this, we have covered Agartala, Shilong, Guwahati and Kolkata. In the last nine years, we have started three new rail services. From 2020, we have been running container and parcel trains between India and Bangladesh. In the last nine years, we have developed inland waterways for passengers and goods. From this road, from Bangladesh to Tripura, the export route has been opened. From the beginning of the 20th century, the biggest cruise, Ganga Vilas, between India and Bangladesh, has been expanded. In the last nine years, along the way to Chittagang and Mangalapur, the countries of India have been united. Our connectivity initiatives have worked as a lifeline during the COVID pandemic. The Oxygen Express has sent more than 4,000 tons of liquid medical oxygen from India to Bangladesh. In the last nine years, four new immigration check posts have been opened in the last nine years. The trade between us has been almost three times. In the last nine years, the Agartala rail link has also been developed. From the beginning of the 20th century, the first rail link of Bangladesh to Tripura has been deepened during the Liberation Struggle. From the beginning of the 20th century, the first rail link of Bangladesh to Tripura has been deepened during the Liberation Struggle. From the beginning of the 20th century, the Agartala rail link has been deepened during the Liberation Struggle. From the beginning of the 20th century, the Agartala rail link has also been deepened during the Liberation Struggle. From the beginning of the 20th century, the Agartala rail link has also been deepened during the Liberation Struggle. From the beginning of the 20th century, the Agartala rail link has also been deepened during the Liberation Struggle. From the beginning of the 20th century, the Agartala rail link has also been deepened during the Liberation Struggle. From the beginning of the 20th century, the Agartala rail link has also been deepened during the Liberation Struggle. From the beginning of the 20th century, the Agartala rail link has also been deepened during the Liberation Struggle. The energy security has been strengthened. In the area of Urja, Bangladesh has become more aggressive towards the self-reliance. Not only that, this year, for all regional connectivity, India, Bangladesh, and Nepal have also become more aggressive towards the self-reliance. Friends, we have also considered our approach to the self-reliance to the self-reliance to the self-reliance to the self-reliance. We feel proud to be the biggest development partner in Bangladesh. In the last nine years, for various areas of development, we have been providing support of almost $10 billion. Our achievements are so big that it will take the whole day to realize it. We have done the old and broken work together. But today's work is one more important. Today, we have also taken the decision of the three provinces that have been established. And we have also received the opportunity to encourage these people. Friends, for the sake of our joint efforts, I would like to express my special respect to the Prime Minister, Sheikh Haseena. A few weeks ago, in the BG20 summit, we were also included as a special guest. We had the opportunity to welcome him. For this, I would like to express my gratitude to the Prime Minister, Sheikh Haseena. Excellency, your smart Bangladesh will continue to provide full support to India. I am happy that in the 12 cities of Bangladesh, 12 IT parts are being provided to India. In the area of Fintech, both the countries' payment gateways are being supported. I am confident that with our joint efforts, the vision of the gold Bangladesh will be successful. Once again, I would like to thank you all for joining us in this event. Thank you, sir. The ceremony is now concluded. We thank you all for joining us today. Namaskar.