Now Reading: Bangladesh PM Tariqe Rahman likely to visit Delhi soon
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Bangladesh PM Tariqe Rahman likely to visit Delhi soon
Times Now reports that Bangladesh PM Tariqe Rahman is likely to visit New Delhi soon for a bilateral trip, though he will 'almost certainly' skip the BRICS summit in Delhi. Sources in…
The Story in Brief
Times Now reports that Bangladesh PM Tariqe Rahman is likely to visit New Delhi soon for a bilateral trip, though he will 'almost certainly' skip the BRICS summit in Delhi. Sources in Dhaka said the visit follows tensions over India hosting former PM Sheikh Hasina, who fled Bangladesh after the July 2025 mass uprising and addressed a Delhi press club event on August 5. Bangladesh's Home Minister warned India not to 'play the Hasina card' while seeking friendly ties. India's newly appointed High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met Rahman on August 7, a meeting Dhaka described as 'well received' and that helped stabilise ties.
Bangladesh reiterated extradition requests for Hasina and two suspects in the Osman Hadi murder case. India's MEA said it is 'examining the matter'. New Delhi has not endorsed Hasina's comments against Rahman's government. Key pending issues include renewal of the 1996 Ganga Waters Treaty, expiring December 31, 2026, and stalled bilateral projects.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that India is choosing between Hasina and its Bangladesh ties is a false binary. New Delhi has not endorsed Hasina's political remarks and is examining extradition under its procedures. Dhaka must recognise that India cannot forcibly extradite a former head of government overnight without due process, nor ignore border security concerns like illegal immigration. The test will be whether Rahman's visit yields tangible progress on the Ganga treaty and projects, or remains a diplomatic photo-op.
Source: timesnownews.com
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