Bangladesh-India-relations

The United States hopes that Bangladesh and India will discuss and reach a resolution regarding the future of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. However, the Trump administration said that Washington has not yet taken any specific stance on what should be done with Sheikh Hasina.A US State Department official made these remarks during an on-background briefing in New York on Wednesday local time. Journalists from Bangladesh, India, N...

BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that India is hatching a deep conspiracy against Bangladesh by sheltering the fallen autocrat Sheikh Hasina and other genocidal perpetrators. He said that although the Bangladesh government has repeatedly urged India to repatriate Sheikh Hasina and her accomplices, India is not complying. Rather, the day after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman decided not to attend the BRICS summit, a drama was staged by stopping power supply from the Adani...

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has emphasised the need for speedy resolution of long-standing unresolved issues through dialogue to further strengthen and sustain Bangladesh-India relations. According to him, a fair and acceptable solution to matters of mutual interest can deepen trust and confidence between the people of the two countries.The President made these remarks during a courtesy meeting with Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, at Bangabhaban on Tuesday morni...

The dilemma over Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Delhi visit persists, with Indian and international media citing 23-25 August as tentative dates. However, Dhaka said it is in no rush regarding the visit. Rather, a decision on the Delhi visit may be made based on ensuring a favorable diplomatic environment and progress on the issue of extraditing ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. In other words, this is no longer simply a matter of scheduling a PM’s visit to a neighboring country; i...

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has called for resolving the existing differences between Bangladesh and India through mutual cooperation and dialogue.He said, "It is essential to leave the past behind and make a 'fresh start' in the relationship. In this regard, India must come forward with sincerity."He made these remarks during a meeting with Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi at his office in the Ministry of Home Affairs today (Monday).The meeting discussed bilateral relations between Ba...

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...

Dhaka has sought New Delhi's cooperation to ensure that fugitive former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, along with any individuals linked to banned organisations, are not allowed to use Indian territory to deliver political speeches or carry out activities aimed at creating instability within Bangladesh.The matter was raised on Monday afternoon during a courtesy meeting between the Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Advisor, Humayun Kabir, and the newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Banglade...

The process of issuing Indian tourist visas for Bangladeshi citizens resumed on Sunday. After a long wait, this decision has brought a wave of relief to the Petrapole border area. Business circles involved in border trade are hopeful that if people's movement returns to normal, it will revive not on...

At its very first cabinet meeting after taking office, the government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari took a major decision regarding the Bangladesh border.At the cabinet meeting held on Monday at Nabanna, the West Bengal Government approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (...

Following several months of tension, Bangladesh and India are organizing multiple bilateral meetings next week to reconstruct relations and reactivate stagnant cooperation activities.Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that New Delhi has initiated the process of reopening all channels of...

Instead of May 4, businesses in Kolkata’s Park Street are now looking toward May 6. According to sources at South Block, New Delhi may normalize visas for Bangladeshi tourists from Wednesday. An official from South Block, speaking on condition of anonymity, said if everything goes as planned, t...

Dinesh Trivedi, a former Indian Union Minister and BJP leader, has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to Dhaka.The information was confirmed on Monday through a notice on the official website of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. The notification said that he is expected to a...