Dhaka, April 13 -- India's outgoing High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, on Monday held separate meetings with Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed and Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan, with both sides underscoring the importance of deepening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

During his meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, the speaker said the foundation of the strong Bangladesh-India relationship lies in the shared history of the Bangladesh Liberation War, said a spokesman of the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat.

The speaker described India as a trusted and closest neighbour, expressing appreciation for New Delhi's continued support on international platforms.

The speaker particularly thanked the Governm...