Mamata Banerjee thanks Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina for gifting mangoes

Mamata Banerjee wrote, “I felt great after receiving the mangoes you sent. I had heard about Rangpur district’s Haribhanga mangoes, but never tasted them before.” Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina had despatched 2,600 kg of seasonal mangoes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ramnath Kovind and several other Indian chief ministers. (File photograph: PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday wrote to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, thanking her for gifting the ‘Haribhanga’ mangoes.

Mamata Banerjee wrote, “I felt great after receiving the mangoes you sent. I had heard about Rangpur district’s Haribhanga mangoes, but never tasted them before.””You have given so much that I could donate them freely. I respect the love and scent of Bangladesh that those mangoes carried,” she added. The Haribhanga mango selection, grown in Rangpur district in Bangladesh, was despatched throughout the land border by way of the Benapole checkpoint, a Bangladeshi information company reported.In an awesome instance of India and Bangladesh’s deep diplomatic ties, PM Hasina had despatched 2,600 kg of seasonal mangoes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ramnath Kovind.The particular number of mango was additionally despatched to the chief ministers of the northeastern states, with which Bangladesh shares its border.ALSO READ | Bangladesh proclaims countrywide lockdown to curb Covid-19 spreadPM Modi had additionally thanked his Bangladeshi counterpart for the reward, saying he was “touched” by the “thoughtful gesture”.“It was a pleasant reminder of your hospitality in Dhaka extended to me during my recent visit to Bangladesh,” he mentioned.“I am glad that follow-up discussion and initiatives have taken place despite these disruptions.“I reiterate our government’s commitment to progressing our mutually beneficial cooperation,” PM Modi’s letter added.Meanwhile, Tripura CM Biplab Deb has determined to ship over 650 kg of state fruit ‘queen pineapple’ to Bangladesh as a return reward. The fruits might be despatched in a consignment of 100 packets.They might be transported to the Indian High Commission in Dhaka via Akhaura Integrated Check Post (ICP) on Saturday. The pineapples might be handed over to Sheikh Hasina the subsequent day.ALSO READ | Star-crossed lovers: Indian man crosses border to marry Bangladeshi lady, each arrested on returnClick right here for IndiaIn the present day.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.