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Indian High Commissioner calls on Information Minister Swapon
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 13 Apr 2026, 02:56 PM
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma (L) paid a courtesy call on Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on 13 April 2026. Photo: Courtesy
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma paid a courtesy call on Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Monday (13 April).
During the meeting, they discussed wide-ranging cooperation in information and broadcasting domain, including engagements between media and broadcasting institutions of the two countries.
They agreed to enhance exchange visits of media delegations between the two countries to strengthen people-to-people relations and promote mutual understanding.
High Commissioner proposed various capacity building initiatives for journalists and media professionals under ITEC programme of Government of India. As part of these initiatives, a special training course for women journalists from Bangladesh will soon be organised in India.
They also exchanged views on cooperation in films, including organisation of film screening and film festivals in each other’s country, as well as collaboration in production and post-production technological support.
High Commissioner reiterated India’s willingness to work with the Government and people of Bangladesh to strengthen people-centric cooperation in all domains based on mutual interest and mutual benefit.