<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invited 50 Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to visit India to connect with the country's start-up and innovation eco-system and meet its venture capitalists and announced 'Swarna Jayanti' scholarships to mark 50 years of Indo-Bangla ties.</p>.<p>Addressing Bangladesh's 50th Independence Day anniversary at the National Parade Square, Modi said: "It is a happy coincidence that the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s liberation and the milestone of the 75th year of India’s independence have arrived together.</p>.<p>"For both of our countries, in the 21st Century, our journey over the next 25 years, will be very important. We have a common heritage, we have common development also. We have common goals, and we have common challenges too," he said.<br /><br />Also read: <strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/i-did-satyagraha-for-bangladeshs-freedom-when-i-was-20-22-pm-modi-966873.html" target="_blank">I did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom when I was 20-22: PM Modi</a></strong></p>.<p>Modi said the 50 Bangladeshi entrepreneurs could learn from their Indian counterparts and Indian businessmen could also learn from their Bangladeshi counterparts.</p>.<p>Modi, who arrived in Dhaka this morning on a two-day visit, said both the countries have the power of democracy and a clear vision for moving forward.</p>.<p>"To strengthen India-Bangladesh relations, there is an equal need to better connect the youth of the two countries. On the occasion of 50 years of India-Bangladesh relations, I would like to invite 50 entrepreneurs from Bangladesh to India," Modi said.</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-seeks-indias-pioneering-role-for-south-asias-development-966921.html" target="_blank">Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina seeks India's pioneering role for South Asia's development</a></strong></p>.<p>"Come to India, meet venture capitalists, connect with our start-up and innovation ecosystem. We will also learn from them, they will also get an opportunity to learn," he said.</p>.<p>"Along with this, I am also announcing Subarno Jayanti scholarships for the youth of Bangladesh," he said.</p>.<p>Modi said the two nations share similar possibilities in the area of trade and development.</p>.<p>"I am pleased that under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s able leadership, Bangladesh is showing its dynamism to the world," Modi said.</p>
<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invited 50 Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to visit India to connect with the country's start-up and innovation eco-system and meet its venture capitalists and announced 'Swarna Jayanti' scholarships to mark 50 years of Indo-Bangla ties.</p>.<p>Addressing Bangladesh's 50th Independence Day anniversary at the National Parade Square, Modi said: "It is a happy coincidence that the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s liberation and the milestone of the 75th year of India’s independence have arrived together.</p>.<p>"For both of our countries, in the 21st Century, our journey over the next 25 years, will be very important. We have a common heritage, we have common development also. We have common goals, and we have common challenges too," he said.<br /><br />Also read: <strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/i-did-satyagraha-for-bangladeshs-freedom-when-i-was-20-22-pm-modi-966873.html" target="_blank">I did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom when I was 20-22: PM Modi</a></strong></p>.<p>Modi said the 50 Bangladeshi entrepreneurs could learn from their Indian counterparts and Indian businessmen could also learn from their Bangladeshi counterparts.</p>.<p>Modi, who arrived in Dhaka this morning on a two-day visit, said both the countries have the power of democracy and a clear vision for moving forward.</p>.<p>"To strengthen India-Bangladesh relations, there is an equal need to better connect the youth of the two countries. On the occasion of 50 years of India-Bangladesh relations, I would like to invite 50 entrepreneurs from Bangladesh to India," Modi said.</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/bangladesh-pm-sheikh-hasina-seeks-indias-pioneering-role-for-south-asias-development-966921.html" target="_blank">Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina seeks India's pioneering role for South Asia's development</a></strong></p>.<p>"Come to India, meet venture capitalists, connect with our start-up and innovation ecosystem. We will also learn from them, they will also get an opportunity to learn," he said.</p>.<p>"Along with this, I am also announcing Subarno Jayanti scholarships for the youth of Bangladesh," he said.</p>.<p>Modi said the two nations share similar possibilities in the area of trade and development.</p>.<p>"I am pleased that under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s able leadership, Bangladesh is showing its dynamism to the world," Modi said.</p>