Dr Yunus sends Modi mangoes in a sweet gesture of goodwill

A shipment of mangoes, sent by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a gesture of goodwill between the two neighbouring nations, is expected to reach in New Delhi on Monday.

The consignment containing 1,000 kilogrammes of renowned mango variety 'Haribhanga' will reach New Delhi on Monday, an official at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi told media.

The mangoes will also be distributed over the next few days to dignitaries from the Indian Prime Minister's Office, diplomats, and other officials as part of a friendly exchange between the two neighbouring nations.

The interim government is also sending mangoes to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Chief Adviser Prof Yunus on Thursday sent 300 kilogrammes of the popular Haribhanga mangoes as a gift to the Chief Minister of India’s Tripura state and other dignitaries.

The mangoes were sent through Akhaura land port around 5:15 pm on Thursday, packed in 60 cartons.

Every year, the Bangladesh government sends seasonal gift items to Tripura’s state government and key individuals.

In return, Tripura sends its renowned and juicy Queen variety pineapples to Bangladesh as a goodwill gesture.

This year, the mango gift was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and dispatched through an exporter.

The consignment was handed over to representatives of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala.

This tradition, often known as "mango diplomacy," has been practiced by previous administrations as well, continuing to serve as a symbol of friendship and mutual exchange.