Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman likely to visit India in November

India and Bangladesh have resumed official-level talks to finalise plans for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's bilateral visit to India, likely in the latter half of November, reports said on Friday. Multiple sources told The Hindu and The Indian Express that officials are working on an agenda covering trade, the Ganga Water Treaty, border movement, energy, and concerns over Islamist radicalisation. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Dhaka on Thursday as part of the groundwork, underscoring the seriousness of the preparations, rediff.com reported.

Rahman had declined two earlier invitations from New Delhi, a bilateral visit in August and the BRICS Summit outreach session, citing an unfavourable environment. Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kobir had said Dhaka would prioritise a bilateral visit at a 'conducive' moment. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is reviewing 101 agreements signed with India, and wants Asad Alam Siam appointed as its next high commissioner to India, pending New Delhi's consent. Separately, Rahman will deliver his maiden UNGA address in Bangla on September 24, highlighting the Rohingya crisis and climate change, BSS reported.