Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has said India will continue to seek a ‘stable, positive and constructive’ relationship with Bangladesh built upon their interdependencies, in which people of both countries remain the main stakeholders. Verma made the remarks while addressing the 2024 NDC course participants at Bangladesh National Defence College in Mirpur on October 22. Chief Adviser expected to join COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan next month He spoke about India’s foreign policy and development strategy, highlighting India’s growing engagement with the world to promote rules-based international order, reforms of global governance and interests of the Global South, as well as to serve India’s quest for inclusive, sustainable and rapid national development. The envoy elucidated the long-term vision of Bangladesh-India relations under India’s foreign policy priorities of ‘Neighbourhood First’, ‘Act East Policy’, the SAGAR doctrine, as well as India’s Indo-Pacific Vision. Bangladesh urges UAE to address visa issues ensuring smoother mobility for workforce

 Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Wednesday highlighted the significance of Yoga as a gift of India to the world. “Yoga, being an integral part of the shared cultural heritage of India and Bangladesh, can further serve as a unifying force, promoting physical and mental well-being among our people,” he said. The High Commissioner emphasised that the G20 Presidency of India in 2023 reinforces India’s commitment to fostering global partnerships for sustainable development, and Yoga is a catalyst for this positive change. The High Commission of India celebrated the International Day of Yoga along with Yoga enthusiasts from Bangladesh at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium, Mirpur. The event witnessed a large turnout, with participants from various walks of life coming together to celebrate the ancient science of yoga, which originated from India. Modi to lead foreign dignitaries in a session on Int'l Yoga Day at UN Secretariat

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Tuesday (May 30, 2023) highlighted the value of science and technology (S&T) cooperation between Bangladesh and India as an important dimension of their development partnership and a key catalyst in achieving larger national goals and finding solutions to common developmental challenges. Speaking at a symposium, he stressed that as nations aspiring to join the ranks of developed economies of the world, there was great value and necessity for India and Bangladesh to promote closer engagement in science and technology. The high commissioner said that their collaboration can also bring unique perspectives as developing countries into scientific research and innovation, creating solutions that address "our societal challenges and generating ideas that meet their developmental aspirations." He urged greater participation of younger scientists from both countries in their S&T collaboration. Read more: OIC Secretary-General commends Bangladesh’s unwavering support to development of IUT As part of the long-standing cooperation between Bangladesh and India in the field of Science & Technology, the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) hosted a joint scientific symposium in partnership with India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Dhaka. The subject of the symposium was “Advanced Functional and Smart Materials for Sustainable Development”. Verma was invited to address the symposium as the guest of honour.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Sunday identified defence industry cooperation between Bangladesh and India as an emerging focus area of their defence partnership.  Speaking at a seminar on Indian defence equipment, he highlighted the accomplishments of the Indian defence industry over the last nearly a decade driven by their Prime Minister’s vision of “Make in India, Make for the World”.  The High Commissioner invited Bangladesh Armed Forces to benefit from India’s cost-effective and high quality defence equipment and technology, and also proposed joint development and production.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has said Bangladesh's Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's legacy remains a "guiding light" for Bangladesh-India relationship and the driving force for India's steadfast partnership with Bangladesh on its journey towards progress and prosperity. The high commissioner and his wife visited Tungipara and paid tributes to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at his mausoleum Friday. Read more: Pranay Verma reaffirms India's commitment to development partnership, cooperation with Bangladesh The high commissioner also laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum to pay homage to Bangabandhu. In his written remarks at the mausoleum, Verma highlighted the importance of March in the history of Bangladesh and underlined Bangabandhu's vision for the development of the Bangladesh and India-Bangladesh partnership. Read more: Pranay Verma highlights importance of youth as "precious link" between Bangladesh, India The high commissioner also took a guided tour of the museum, which showcases Bangabandhu's life and legacy, and the supreme sacrifices that he made for the independence and progress of Bangladesh. Bangabandhu's fight for democracy, inclusivity and social justice continues to inspire people across the world, said Verma.

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Monday visited the Gandhi Ashram in Noakhali and paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 75th death anniversary. The Ashram commemorates Bapu’s “Peace Mission” to Noakhali in 1946 and his message of non-violence and communal harmony. The High Commissioner also participated in a discussion titled “The Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the Contemporary World” organized by the Gandhi Ashram Trust. Members of the trust, local political leaders, representatives of local administration as well as civil society and academia joined the interaction. High Commissioner Verma underlined the guiding light of Gandhiji’s philosophy of truth, humanism and non-violence in showing them the path to deal with today’s global menace of extremism and terrorism. He also emphasised Gandhi’s belief in harmony with nature, his determination for the empowerment of the poorest and his message of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” that inspires the motto of “One Earth, One Family, One Future” adopted by India for its G20 Presidency.  

High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Tuesday visited the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Chattogram. During his visit, the High Commissioner was accompanied by the commanding officers of the visiting Indian Coast Guard Ships ICGS Shaurya and ICGS Rajveer. The cemetery originally had about 400 burials. Read more: Indian war veterans to join Bangladesh’s Victory Day celebrations in Dhaka

Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma today said that Bangladesh always gets the highest priority from his country. “India has a policy for neighbouring countries. But in this regard, Bangladesh gets the highest priority. Bangladesh always gets priority in any case,” the envoy was quoted as saying. He said this while calling on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban. PM’s Deputy Press Secretary KM Shakhawat Moon briefed reporters after the meeting. Read: New Indian envoy meets State Minister Shahriar Alam The Indian high commissioner said that Bangladesh and India will continue to work together to curb terrorism in the region. He also termed Bangladesh as “a very good friend” of India. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has categorically said that Bangladesh never allows terrorism, adding that terrorism has no religion and boundary. “Awami League has never tolerated terrorism, and it never allows using Bangladesh’s soil for that purpose,” she said.

Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner-designate to Bangladesh Pranay Kumar Verma has arrived in Dhaka. Verma, who most recently served as Ambassador of India to Vietnam, arrived here on Wednesday night, an official told UNB. He will formally take up the assignment shortly after submitting his credentials to President Abdul Hamid.  Pranay Verma joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1994 and has held diplomatic assignments in Hong Kong, San Francisco, Beijing, Kathmandu and Washington DC. He has served as the Joint Secretary of the East Asia Division at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi since June 2017. Read: Pranay Verma appointed next Indian envoy to Bangladesh Earlier, he also served as the Joint Secretary for external relations at the Department of Atomic Energy looking after India’s nuclear diplomacy. Pranay Verma has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Before joining the Indian Foreign Service, he started his professional career at India’s steel manufacturing company, Tata Steel.   He also holds a Master’s degree in the Chinese language from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, California, U.S.

Pranay Kumar Verma, presently Ambassador of India to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh. The Ministry of External Affairs made the announcement on Friday.  Verma is expected to take up the assignment shortly. Verma joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1994 and has held diplomatic assignments in Hong Kong, San Francisco, Beijing, Kathmandu and Washington DC. Before arriving in Hanoi, Verma served as the Joint Secretary of the East Asia Division at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi since June 2017.  Read: Indian HC condoles Muhith's death Earlier, he also served as the Joint Secretary for external relations at the Department of Atomic Energy looking after India’s nuclear diplomacy. Verma has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.  Before joining the Indian Foreign Service, he started his professional career at India’s steel manufacturing company, Tata Steel.  He also holds a Master’s degree in the Chinese language from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, California, U.S. He assumed the office of Ambassador of India to Vietnam on 25 July 2019.