Archive · 24 Aug 2026
India, Bangladesh Urged to Strengthen Business Ties Despite Politics
Dinesh Trivedi is India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh.
He met Bangladesh Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.
Trivedi said businesses in the two countries should work more closely.
He said politics may change, but cooperation should continue to help ordinary people.
He described India and Bangladesh as equal, independent countries.
He said peace is important because it can help create prosperity.
He also said leaders should think about how decisions affect the poorest people.
Trivedi encouraged joint projects, including near the border.
He said private companies can help improve ties because governments cannot do everything alone.
Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday.
Trivedi called for stronger business-to-business relations between India and Bangladesh.
He said political developments should not prevent cooperation that benefits people in both countries.
Trivedi emphasized peace, prosperity, equality and consideration for the poorest citizens.
He urged more joint ventures, including border-region projects, and highlighted the private sector’s role.
- Who
- Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi and Bangladesh Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.
- What
- They discussed stronger business-to-business relations and expanded cooperation between India and Bangladesh.
- When
- Monday; Trivedi also referred to comments he made recently at a reception.
- Where
- Bangladesh.
- Why
- To promote business, peace, prosperity and people-to-people ties between the two countries.
- Indian official
- Dinesh Trivedi, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh
- Bangladeshi official
- Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, Bangladesh Commerce Minister
- Main proposal
- Strengthen business-to-business relations
- Cooperation areas
- Joint ventures, including projects in border regions
- Shared priorities
- Peace, prosperity and benefits for ordinary citizens
- Private-sector role
- Businesses should help bridge differences because governments cannot provide everything alone