September 19, 2026 6:21 am
This development comes days after the New Delhi summit of BRICS leaders — Rahman did not attend though India, as the host nation, extended an invitation to Bangladesh since it is the current chair of the BIMSTEC grouping.
September 11, 2026 6:21 am
With Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, who recently took over as the President of the United Nations General Assembly, also away, the country's representation at the summit hosted by New Delhi remains uncertain.
September 02, 2026 5:51 am
The incumbent government in Bangladesh led by Tarique Rahman’s bilateral visit has been in the works, but that has been marred by the current tension.
August 23, 2026 7:20 am
His remarks come at a time when Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to India is facing uncertainty over the issue of extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
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August 22, 2026 3:58 am
Responding to questions on Rahman’s visit, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, said, “I have nothing to say right now. If I have any update, I will share with you.”
August 19, 2026 11:07 am
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina held a press meet earlier this month, saying she plans to return to Bangladesh in December. India said it did not endorse her views.
August 17, 2026 5:45 am
Delhi had proposed August 21 as a possible date for the visit and what is said to have queered the pitch was the press conference by ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5.
August 12, 2026 9:08 pm
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August 11, 2026 1:30 am
The Bangladesh PMO, in a statement, said, “Bangladesh expressed the hope that India would expedite the process of extraditing Sheikh Hasina.”

