Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:49pm on 16 Aug 2026,Sunday International
Bangladesh has linked Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India with its demand for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Dhaka said a “propitious environment” must be created before Rahman’s bilateral visit can proceed. Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry said officials from both countries have been discussing the visit for several weeks, but Hasina’s August 5 public interaction in New Delhi affected the process. Dhaka has urged India to expedite Hasina’s extradition, along with other fugitives, and is awaiting New Delhi’s response. The development highlights continuing diplomatic tensions and the sensitive nature of India-Bangladesh relations. (PC: AP)
