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Modi calls off visit to Dhaka
Why is it in news?
- India is ready to work with Bangladesh to stop the spread of COVID-19, which prompted cancellation of the inauguration ceremony of the birth centenary celebrations of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dhaka.
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- Statement from MEA
(1) Statement from External Affairs Ministry confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, scheduled to participate in the March 17 event, would not travel to Dhaka.
(2) Bangladesh had formally communicated that the authorities were forced to “defer” the event in the prevailing health scenario in Bangladesh.
- COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh
(1) Authorities in Dhaka detected three cases of COVID-19 on Sunday which led to widespread panic in the country.
(2) Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina assured people that her government was capable of meeting the public health emergency.
Source
The Hindu