{
  "id": 13845762,
  "title": "M Riaz Hamidullah at Idea Exchange: ‘Ready to engage with India on even keel… must pass through intersection of dignity and shared benefits’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/m-riaz-hamidullah-at-idea-exchange-ready-to-engage-with-india-on-even",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T01:50:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/idea-exchange/m-riaz-hamidullah-at-idea-exchange-ready-to-engage-with-india-on-even-keel-must-pass-through-intersection-of-dignity-and-shared-benefits-10917307/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "M Riaz Hamidullah, the outgoing High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, discussed various aspects of the India-Bangladesh relationship during a conversation with Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Editor of The Indian Express. Hamidullah highlighted the importance of understanding the people and demographics beyond the State-to-State interactions in shaping the relationship between the two nations.\n\nHe emphasized the positive shift in the Bangladesh government's approach, particularly under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who maintained open and candid communication with India. The new government's readiness to engage in bilateral relations on an even keel, while ensuring that everything passes through the intersection of dignity, trust, respect, and shared benefits, was a significant improvement from the past.\n\nHamidullah also touched upon the importance of addressing cross-border mobility concerns and the need for a techno-political approach to managing water from the Ganga River. He stressed that the relationship should be based on mutual interests, considering the ecological, cultural, and identity aspects involved.\n\nRegarding the impact of the political rhetoric during the Bengal elections and subsequent detentions, Hamidullah acknowledged the damage caused by uncharitable words that ruptured the relationship. However, he noted that Bangladesh showed a willingness to engage seriously and sincerely with India by reviewing each case of irregular mobility individually.\n\nHe concluded by emphasizing that while the relationship is complex and has had its challenges, the new Bangladesh government is open to cooperation and finding mutually beneficial solutions.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "M Riaz Hamidullah, outgoing High Commissioner, discusses India-Bangladesh relationship.",
    "New Bangladesh government emphasizes dignity, trust, respect, shared benefits in bilateral ties.",
    "Cross-border mobility and Ganga River water management addressed through techno-political approach."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Bangladesh’s willingness to engage with India through a lens of mutual dignity and shared benefits signals a shift toward stabilizing bilateral ties through sincere cooperation and respect.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/attacks-must-cease-india-condemns-strikes-on-commercial-ships",
        "published": "2026-10-12T01:30:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}