Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:45pm on 14 Feb 2026,Saturday India Global
Tarique Rahman's top aide Humayun Kabir told NDTV that Bangladesh's new BNP government wants India ties based on "mutual respect and national interest," prioritizing people-to-people connections, trade, and investments. Kabir confirmed India will be among countries visited but emphasized domestic priorities come first. He criticized Sheikh Hasina's "opaque, one-way relationship" with India, pledging to move away from "country-centric foreign policy." On Pakistan relations, Kabir said Bangladesh won't take sides in India-Pakistan tensions, seeking to "normalize relations in the region." India views the BNP victory with "cautious optimism" after the disruptive Muhammad Yunus interim period, believing Rahman may adopt a pragmatic approach driven by economic realities and regional stability.
