BRICS-Summit

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said that it is the expectation of both the government and the people that Bangladesh-India relations should improve. However, if convicted autocrats and Awami League leaders operating from Indian soil continue conspiratorial activities and the Indian government does not stop them, it is natural for anxiety to arise among the people of Bangladesh. She said India must decide whether or not they will support fascism.She made these remarks on...

The 30-year Ganges Water Shring Treaty between India and Bangladesh has become a new focal point in their diplomatic relations. The treaty is set to expire in December of this year. Ahead of this, Bangladesh has formally requested to sit for discussions on renewing the agreement. However, India has yet to respond to that proposal.According to sources, Dhaka sent a request to New Delhi on June 8 to initiate talks on treaty renewal. Additionally, Bangladesh has formed an internal committee of...

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam did not give a definite answer on whether Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will attend the BRICS Summit to be held in India next September. She said the prime minister’s decision on when and where to travel is entirely his own. Journalists raised the issue during a briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday. Responding to a question, the state minister said, “Only time will tell. I cannot say now.” She said India has already se...