Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Modi Wants Rahman’s India Visit Memorable Amid Hasina Extradition Row
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to receive a warm welcome in India.
Rahman may visit New Delhi for the BRICS summit on September 12–13, but the trip is not confirmed.
India and Bangladesh are having disagreements about former Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh wants India to send Hasina back, while India says it is studying the request under its laws.
Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi said the two countries should discuss their problems rather than remain stuck in them.
He said trust and communication could improve the relationship.
He also said stronger ties could help people and businesses in both countries.
Indian and Bangladeshi companies are being encouraged to cooperate more in trade and investment.
Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi said Narendra Modi wants Tarique Rahman’s proposed India visit to be memorable.
Rahman’s possible New Delhi trip for the September 12–13 BRICS summit remains uncertain.
India has extended a cordial invitation, while Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India.
Trivedi urged both countries to address past differences through dialogue, mutual trust and engagement.
Indian and Bangladeshi businesses were encouraged to expand trade, investment and industrial cooperation.
- Who
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi and former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
- What
- Trivedi said Modi wants Rahman’s proposed India visit to be memorable and called for closer India-Bangladesh engagement.
- When
- The remarks were made on Tuesday; the proposed visit is linked to the BRICS summit on September 12–13.
- Where
- Trivedi spoke at an Indian High Commission reception in Dhaka; Rahman’s proposed visit would be to New Delhi.
- Why
- The diplomatic outreach comes amid strained ties over Hasina’s extradition and a recent dispute concerning her virtual media interaction from New Delhi.
India’s Diplomatic Outreach
Bangladesh’s Concerns
Rahman’s proposed visit
India’s Diplomatic Outreach
India says the two leaders need to meet and has offered Rahman an appropriate and honourable welcome.
Bangladesh’s Concerns
The visit remains uncertain amid broader strains in India-Bangladesh relations.
Sheikh Hasina’s extradition
India’s Diplomatic Outreach
India says Bangladesh’s request is being examined according to applicable law and established legal procedures.
Bangladesh’s Concerns
Bangladesh is seeking Hasina’s extradition from India following her ouster and conviction in absentia.
Hasina’s virtual media interaction
India’s Diplomatic Outreach
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it had no role in the event and did not endorse comments about Bangladesh’s government.
Bangladesh’s Concerns
Bangladesh said the interaction from New Delhi hurt public sentiment and could hinder efforts to improve relations.
- Proposed visit
- Tarique Rahman may visit New Delhi for the BRICS summit on September 12–13.
- India’s invitation
- India has extended a cordial invitation to Bangladesh’s prime minister.
- Modi’s message
- Trivedi said Modi wants the two leaders to meet and has assured Rahman an honourable reception.
- Main dispute
- Bangladesh is seeking Sheikh Hasina’s extradition from India.
- India’s position
- New Delhi says the extradition request is being examined under applicable law and established legal procedures.
- Economic cooperation
- A Confederation of Indian Industry delegation visited Dhaka to explore trade, investment and industrial cooperation.
- Diplomatic approach
- Trivedi highlighted dialogue, mutual trust, people-to-people ties and India’s Neighbourhood First policy.
Sources
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