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Bangladesh High Commissioner Reflects on His Journey in India as Tenure Winds Down<\/strong><\/p>\n New Delhi, September 27 – Riaz Hamidullah, the outgoing Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, took a moment to reflect on his long-standing relationship with India as he prepares to conclude his tenure. With over thirty-five years of connection to the country, he spoke fondly of his early experiences as a student at Aligarh Muslim University.<\/p>\n Hamidullah first set foot in India in September 1990 as a young student, where he lived in the university\u2019s hostel. This opportunity allowed him to engage with diverse cultures and gain a better understanding of India. \u201cComing here 35 years ago opened my eyes to the vibrant social and cultural tapestry of India,” he shared.<\/p>\n After a professional stint in New Delhi from 2003 to 2005, his affection for Indian society only grew. He emphasized the significance of interactions that go beyond traditional state relations. \u201cTo truly understand India, one must engage with its society. This approach became central to my work as a diplomat,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n During his time in India, Hamidullah traveled extensively, seeking conversations with individuals from various backgrounds, often on topics that did not directly relate to Bangladesh. He highlighted the importance of these dialogues, even when they addressed challenging subjects. \u201cEngaging in conversation is crucial, regardless of differing views. Everyone has their perspective, and sharing these can foster understanding,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n One of his most memorable moments in recent weeks was a visit to Srinagar in the Kashmir Valley, specifically to Delhi Public School. He was struck by the school\u2019s vibrant atmosphere, noting that about 40% of its 5,000 students were girls. A standout moment came when he spoke with a Class 12 student named Fatima, who took him to the school\u2019s radio studio.<\/p>\n Fatima asked him a thought-provoking question: \u201cHow do you look at borders?\u201d Hamidullah recounted how this unexpected question left a lasting impression on him, illustrating the curiosity and openness of younger generations. As he left the school, he was moved by the students singing a favorite poem by Allama Iqbal, which resonated deeply with him.<\/p>\n Reflecting on his experiences, Hamidullah noted that personal interactions can often overshadow political and geographical divides. “People tend to focus on lines that separate us, but many in the larger community continue to connect beyond these differences,” he stated.<\/p>\n As he closes this chapter of his career in India, the Bangladesh High Commissioner hopes to leave behind a legacy of connection and understanding between the nations and their peoples.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bangladesh High Commissioner Reflects on His Journey in India as Tenure Winds Down New Delhi, September 27 – Riaz Hamidullah, the outgoing Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, took a moment to reflect on his long-standing relationship with India as he prepares to conclude his tenure. With over thirty-five years of connection to the country, he<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":44447,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[58570,335,9999,8753,471,58571],"class_list":["post-44446","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-india-news","tag-aligarh-muslim-university","tag-bangladesh","tag-cultural-exchange","tag-diplomacy","tag-india","tag-riaz-hamidullah"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44446","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44446"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44446\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44447"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44446"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44446"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44446"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}