Sheikh Hasina’s event can hit positive momentum in ties, says top aide to Bangladesh PM
Humaiun Kobir, adviser on foreign affairs to PM Tarique Rahman, conveyed the message to Dinesh Trivedi during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka
Bangladesh's top aide to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman cautioned Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi about the potential negative impact on bilateral relations if Sheikh Hasina, the former PM, addresses a news conference in New Delhi. Humaiun Kobir warned that such a move could undermine the positive momentum in Bangladesh-India ties.
The matter was discussed during a meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka, two days before Hasina's planned virtual news conference on August 5. The aide emphasized that Bangladesh expects India's cooperation in preventing individuals, including Hasina, from using Indian territory for political statements or destabilizing activities.
Trivedi assured that the issue would be addressed with active attention. Hasina, who has been living in self-exile in India since August 2024, plans to return to Bangladesh by December and surrender to the courts. Bangladesh has sought her extradition, while India is considering the request. Both countries expressed optimism about further strengthening bilateral relations based on mutual respect and shared interests.
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