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PM Modi Meets Envoy as India and Bangladesh Discuss Tarique Rahman's Visit
- •Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi made an unscheduled trip to New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- •Discussions centered on a potential standalone bilateral visit to India by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, with late 2024 windows being explored.
- •Both nations are working to move beyond diplomatic strain following Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024 and her continued stay in New Delhi.
- •Bangladesh is facing a growing energy crisis, adding urgency to bilateral cooperation on power generation, gas supplies, and trade.
- •The 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty is set to expire in December 2026, making upcoming diplomatic talks crucial for future renewal.
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Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Dhaka’s position regarding a possible visit to India by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, while also discussing bilateral issues and diplomatic relations following Sheikh Hasina's ouster.
The 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty, which governs dry-season water sharing at Farakka, is due to expire in December 2026 after completing its 30-year term.
Bangladesh is dealing with continuous pressure on its energy sector, marked by domestic gas shortages, disruptions to liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, and electricity challenges. In response, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed his government to increase coal-fired power generation, free up industrial gas, and secure timely LNG imports.
