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India gives Hasina a book on Modi’s success

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Harsh Vardhan Shringla handed over a copy of ‘Marching with a Billion’, a book written on Indian Narendra Modi’s government’s success, to the Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to a press release issued by the High Commissioner office on Thursday.The book written by Mr. Uday Mahurkar analyses Modi’s government’s three years in office with focus on progress in key areas of governance including infrastructure, foreign affairs, power and energy, social sectors, finance, agriculture, digital technology etc, the press release reads.Harsh Vardhan Shringla called on Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban and handed over the book on Thursday.The press release reads, “The book, in outlook on foreign policy, describes Bangladesh as a key developmental partner of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It refers to widespread recognition and appreciation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s policy of zero tolerance against terrorism.“The book also highlights Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina’s exceptional leadership and cooperation in successfully implementing the border accord between both countries.”Hasina described the book as a ‘timely look at the progress and achievements of the world’s largest democracy, and said that India continues to be a champion of regional cooperation and development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it added.