Bangladesh has said there was “no rush” for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India and Dhaka would not compromise its national interests even though it wanted a positive relationship with New Delhi, according to a media report.
Mr. Kobir’s remarks came amid continuing uncertainty over PM Rahman’s visit to New Delhi. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir made the remarks in Dhaka on Saturday (August 23, 2026), adding that Rahman’s trip to India would take place at an appropriate time after sufficient progress in bilateral discussions, the state-run BSS news agency reported. India has invited the Bangladesh Prime Minister for a bilateral visit as well as to attend the outreach session of the upcoming BRICS summit on September 12-13.
Ms. Hasina fled to India after her government was toppled. “We want a positive relationship with India. Why wouldn’t we? They are our neighbours.
The much-anticipated visit is seen as important for rebuilding India-Bangladesh ties, which witnessed a downturn after the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s government in August 2024. Kobir, an adviser to the Bangladesh PM who was appointed as State minister on Friday (August 21, 2026).
Dhaka has since sought her extradition, while New Delhi said the request is under examination in accordance with applicable legal procedures. We should have a working relationship,” said Mr.
His remarks came on the same day when External Affairs Minister S.
There is no rush here,” said the State minister, adding that such a visit required adequate preparation, substantive discussions and necessary groundwork between the two sides. Jaishankar said that for any relationship to work, it must meet the test of “mutual interest”, in an apparent reference to India’s engagement with Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries. “If we reach an agreement based on our national interests tomorrow, we can go [to India] next week, or the week after.
