During her meeting with Zia, issues of mutual interest were discussed between the two leaders.
Swaraj and Raushen Ershad exchanged views on strengthening bilateral relations during their meeting.
"EAM @SushmaSwaraj meets with the Leader of Opposition Raushen Ershad. Both leaders exchanged views on strengthening bilateral relations.," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.
"EAM @SushmaSwaraj meets with Chairperson of #BNP Begum Khaleda Zia @BegumZiaBD and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest," he tweeted.
Sushma Swaraj earlier met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
"Relationship with Bangladesh of utmost priority! EAM @SushmaSwaraj calls on PM Bangladesh SheikhHasina Discusses ways to deepen partnership," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
"EAM @SushmaSwaraj apprised PM #SheikhHasina of the productive discussions at the JCC and tangible progress made since her visit to India," he said.
The two leaders discussed the issue of Rohingya people arriving in Myanmar to Bangladesh.
"EAM @SushmaSwaraj discussed situation arising out of influx of displaced persons from Rakhine State and need for an early & lasting solution," Kumar posted.
Swaraj on Sunday reached Dhaka city to commence her two-day visit to Bangladesh.
Sushma Swaraj's Bangladesh counterpart AH Mahmood Ali received her at the Bangabandhu Air Base.
She is visiting the country at the invitation of Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh.
During the visit, EAM and the Bangladesh Foreign Minister will co-chair the 4th meeting of the India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission, read a statement issued by the MEA.
EAM is expected to meet the Bangladeshi leadership and also interact with the representatives of leading Bangladeshi think tanks, chambers of commerce and industry and cultural organisations.
This his is the second visit of EAM to Bangladesh and comes soon after the State visit of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to India in April 2017.
The visit is expected to afford an opportunity for review of the excellent bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh and further strengthening of these ties.
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