Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman invited to Brics Summit as chair of Bimstec, says MEA
There is still no official word from the Bangladeshi side on whether Tarique Rahman will attend the BRICS Summit, people familiar with the matter said.
India has officially invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi, highlighting his role as the current chair of BIMSTEC, the regional grouping Bangladesh is a part of. This invitation was extended separately when Rahman assumed office in February, according to the External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
The BRICS Summit, scheduled for September 12 and 13, will discuss major global issues, including the economic impact of the crisis in West Asia. India is currently chairing the BRICS group. Rahman's invitation comes amid strained relations between India and Bangladesh following the ousting of former PM Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, who is currently in exile in India following a death sentence from Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal.
Written by urgent.news from Hindustan Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
