Bangladesh said on Sunday that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who fled during a 2024 uprising.
The countries have had a strained relationship since deadly anti-government protests brought down Hasina’s government and prompted her to escape to neighbouring India, where she remains.
Karim also said the government would pursue a “Bangladesh First” foreign policy rooted in sovereignty and non-interference while seeking mutually beneficial ties with India and other countries. Earlier reporting noted: According to a statement from the Bangladeshi foreign ministry, officials from both countries have been in contact for several weeks about the possibility of a bilateral visit by Rahman to New Delhi, Earlier reporting noted: According to a statement from the Bangladeshi foreign ministry, officials from both countries have been in contact for several weeks about the possibility of a bilateral visit by Tarique Rahman to New Delhi, According to a statement from the Bangladeshi foreign ministry, officials from both countries have been in contact for several weeks about the possibility of a bilateral visit by Tarique Rahman to New Delhi, Earlier reporting noted: Bangladesh said on Sunday that its Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India is unlikely to go ahead unless New Delhi moves ahead with the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives wanted by Dhaka.
Hasina, a former pro-democracy leader whom critics said grew increasingly autocratic during her 15-year rule, vowed this month that she would return to Bangladesh in December even if it meant imprisonment.
Shahidul Karim played down media speculation about a possible trip by Rahman to India next week.
India has said Bangladesh’s extradition request is “under examination”. Officials from Bangladesh and India have been in contact in recent weeks about the possibility of a visit by Rahman, Karim said. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, foreign ministry official A.K.M.
