No decision yet on Bangladesh PM’s visit to India, Dhaka says
Summary
Bangladesh says no decision has been made on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s planned visit to India as Dhaka waits for New Delhi’s response on its extradition request for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The two countries are trying to repair strained ties after Hasina’s ouster and exile in India.
Key Points
- Bangladesh has not yet decided on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to India, despite reports that the trip could take place from August 23-25.
- Dhaka says it is waiting for India’s response on the extradition of Sheikh Hasina and other fugitive criminals.
- Relations between the two neighbours remain strained after Hasina’s 2024 ouster and exile in India.
- India said it had no immediate comment on the reported visit.
