Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu on Wednesday said late Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is the “mid-wife” of independence of Bangladesh.
“If Bangabandhu is the father of the nation, Indira Gandhi is the mid-wife of our independence,” he told the media after a meeting with Indian journalists.
“Indira Gandhi’s firmness helped Bangladesh for victory,” he said adding reference to the contribution of Indian government, army and its people.
Inu sat in discussions with a seven-member panel of visiting Indian journalists. He later briefed media.
On the note of sharing waters between India and Bangladesh, Inu called upon India for a joint sharing system for the betterment of the poor.
“It has to be seen that the water becomes a symbol of good luck for the people instead of a bane,” he said.
The Indian journalists, visiting Dhaka upon invitation of Bangladesh-India Chamber of Commerce and Industries, met Inu at his office on a courtesy call.
Indian press to be invited for polls-coverage
A team of the Indian press will arrive upon invitation from the Bangladesh government for coverage of the January 5 national elections, Inu said.
The visiting delegation will report the current situation of the country. Inu said he made a call to prepare the report after a thorough fieldwork.
Regarding the press in Bangladesh, Inu said he upheld the liberty of information flow for the media.
