DHAKA, 29 March, 2021 (TON): New Delhi will donate military equipment used in the 1971 Liberation War to be displayed in the museums in Bangladesh, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced.

The PM made the announcement on his last day of visit to Dhaka on Saturday.

Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina signed five MoUs, inaugurated eight projects, and made 10 announcements when they held one-to-one talks on Saturday evening.

During his visit, he also laid the foundation stone for the first memorial to be built at Ashuganj, near Dhaka, honoring martyrs from the Indian Armed Forces who were killed during the Liberation War.

He announced a Bangabandhu Chair at the Delhi University to facilitate Bangladesh studies aimed at increasing mutual understanding.

Most importantly, he announced that to commemorate the 50th year of the Liberation of Bangladesh and the 75th year of India's Independence, 'Best of India, Best of Bangladesh Exhibition' and a business meeting will be held.

PM Modi left Dhaka for New Delhi on Saturday night after his successful visit.