"We pray that this Durga Puja inspires us to build an even better future for India and Bangladesh relations." Pranay Kumar Verma, The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh expressed this today at the Dhakeshwari Temple. He joined today the Durgashtami puja here with his wife.

Pranay Kumar Verma said, "We pray that this Durga Puja brings new hopes to us all and inspires us to build an even better future for our relations."

He also told, "India and Bangladesh share a unique and special relationship. They are connected by history and geography. They are emotionally linked by the shared sacrifices of the Liberation War of 1971.

They also share a common heritage — of language, literature, art, music and festivals. "

The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh said, "Durga Puja is one such shared heritage.

These festivities remind us that our cultural bonds are older and deeper than our national boundaries. They also remind us that the true strength of our relationship lies in our people and their shared traditions and mutual respect."

He told, "Durga Puja is not only a festival of devotion; it is also a celebration of culture, inclusivity, and compassion. It is an occasion when families come together, neighborhoods unite, and art and music flourish."

"Durga Puja symbolizes the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and hope over despair. We pray that this Durga Puja brings new hopes to us all and inspires us to build an even better future for our relations."

Pranay Kumar Verma told, "On this auspicious ashtami puja day, I pray to goddess Durga to bless us all with wisdom and compassion; shower upon us peace, prosperity, happiness and harmony; and give us the strength and courage to keep nurturing the bonds that connect our two countries and our peoples."