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Bangladesh Never Ruled Out Prime Minister Rahman Visit To India Says Minister
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News18•05-10-2026, 20:15
Bangladesh Never Ruled Out Prime Minister Rahman Visit To India Says Minister
- •Bangladesh has clarified that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to India has never been ruled out, with discussions underway to finalize the tour.
- •State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir stated that bilateral engagement is necessary and current challenges between the two nations can be overcome through dialogue.
- •While no specific timeframe was provided for the visit, Dhaka emphasized the importance of establishing a conducive environment and a proper bilateral framework.
- •Relations between Bangladesh and India have faced strains following the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, who subsequently fled to India.
- •Key contentious issues include Dhaka's pursuit of Hasina's extradition, which India states is currently under legal examination.
Key Questions Answered
No, Bangladesh has never ruled out Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to India. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir stated that discussions are ongoing to finalise the tour under a proper bilateral framework once a conducive environment is created.
Bangladesh stated that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman did not participate in the BRICS Summit because he was not invited to the event directly, as the invitation was extended to the BIMSTEC chair.
Bangladesh has been seeking the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India following her ouster. India maintains that the extradition request is currently under examination in accordance with applicable law and established legal procedures.
