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Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a huge gathering of Indian expats at the Bangladesh’s Dhaka University that the Land Boundary Agreement between India and Bangladesh is not just about realignment of land, it is about a meeting of hearts.

He hasn’t missed the chance to remind Bangladesh of India's role in 1971, the blood of Indian soldiers involved in creation of Bangladesh, and that India did not use Bangladesh's territory to settle scores with Pakistan, even returning 90,000 POWs. It was an important reminder, particularly for sections within Bangladesh that still look at India with some hostility.

Responding on Teesta Waters, Modi told that "a bird, air, and water cannot be kept shut... water cannot be a political issue. I assure you, we will find a resolution to Teesta water issue on human principles." While admitting that the issue is sensual in North Bengal, where the livelihood of many depends on the Teesta waters, Modi expresses hope that the issue will be settled in nearer future.

In a joint declaration released at the end of the visit titled "notun projonmo - nayi disha", India has quietly buried the Tipaimukh hydropower project. "Prime Minister Modi conveyed that Tipaimukh Hydro Electric Power Project is not likely to be taken forward in its present form..."