Dhaka, May 2 -- Indian Assistant High Commissioner to Bangladesh Manoj Kumar has compared his country's relationship with Bangladesh with that of brothers, emphasising joint efforts to help boost regional stability and progress.

He addressed a meeting with local businessmen and clearing and forwarding agents at the meeting room of Burimari Land Port in Patgram Upazila of Lalmonirhat on Saturday afternoon.

Citing the ties between the two nations as being very close and friendly, he said: "We are like brothers to each other.

"If the people and businessmen of the two countries work on the basis of mutual cooperation, the pace of peace and development in the region will further accelerate," he said.

The Indian diplomat, who is now station...