In a letter to Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that New Delhi was its partnership with Dhaka based on “sensitivity to each other’s interests”.

Modi had sent the letter to Chief Adviser Yunus, the head of the Bangladeshi interim government, on the occasion of Bangladesh’s Independence Day, which marks the country’s liberation from Pakistan in 1971.

“This day stands as a testament to our shared history and sacrifices, that have laid the foundation of our bilateral partnership,” Modi said in the letter. “The spirit of the Liberation War of Bangladesh continues to remain a guiding light for our relationship, which has flourished across multiple domains, bringing tangible benefits to our peoples.”

The prime minister added: “We remain committed to advancing this partnership, driven by our common aspirations for peace, stability and prosperity, and based on mutual sensitivity to each other's interests and concerns.”

The letter was shared by Yunus on social media.

While it is not unusual for on special occasions, Modi’s message assumes significance amid strained diplomatic ties since the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh was ousted in August.

Hasina resigned as the prime minister and after several weeks of widespread student-led protests against her Awami...