Dhaka, March 7 -- Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma on Saturday said New Delhi always supported and would continue to support a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh.

"India has always supported - and will continue to support - a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh," he told at an Iftar reception hosted by the high commission and joined by government leaders and distinguished citizens.

The envoy highlighted the deep-rooted friendship and enduring people-to-people ties between India and Bangladesh and described the gathering as a reflection of strong bonds of friendship and close societal and familial connections between the peoples of the two neighbouring countrie...