Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Rahman’s India Visit Uncertain Amid Hasina Extradition Dispute
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman might visit India, but his government says the trip has not been decided.
Some reports said he could go to New Delhi from August 23 to 25.
Another report said the visit could happen around the BRICS summit next month.
Bangladesh is waiting for India to answer its request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Hasina has been living in India since leaving Bangladesh after protests in 2024.
India says it is examining the extradition request.
Bangladesh says it does not want to rush into a major visit without clear benefits for the country.
India’s foreign ministry has not confirmed the trip.
Both countries have been discussing how to improve their relationship despite disagreements.
Bangladesh says no decision has been made on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s possible India visit.
Media reports suggested Rahman could travel to New Delhi from August 23 to 25, possibly around the BRICS summit.
Dhaka is awaiting India’s response to its request for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition and that of other alleged fugitives in India.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs declined to confirm the reported visit, while Indian officials have held meetings with Bangladeshi leaders.
Bangladesh says a favorable diplomatic environment and clearly defined national interests are needed before arranging a top-level visit.
- Who
- Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and officials from Bangladesh and India.
- What
- Rahman’s possible visit to India remains undecided amid discussions over Hasina’s extradition and bilateral relations.
- When
- The clarification was issued on Friday; reports suggested August 23–25, while another report linked the possible trip to the BRICS summit next month.
- Where
- The proposed destination is New Delhi, India; Hasina has been living in India.
- Why
- Bangladesh is awaiting India’s extradition response and says a favorable diplomatic environment and clearly defined national interests are needed for a top-level visit.
Bangladesh’s Position
India’s Position
Whether the visit is ready
Bangladesh’s Position
Bangladesh says no decision has been made and that it will not rush a top-level visit without clear national interests and a favorable diplomatic environment.
India’s Position
India’s Ministry of External Affairs declined to confirm the reported August 23–25 visit, although an Indian official said differences should be addressed through meetings.
Sheikh Hasina’s extradition
Bangladesh’s Position
Dhaka is waiting for New Delhi’s response and has repeatedly requested Hasina’s extradition, along with that of other alleged fugitives.
India’s Position
India says it is examining Bangladesh’s extradition request and has not announced a decision in the reports.
Terms of bilateral relations
Bangladesh’s Position
Bangladesh opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman said relations with India should be based on equality, mutual respect, friendship, and opposition to hegemony.
India’s Position
Indian officials have continued diplomatic discussions and meetings with Bangladeshi leaders, emphasizing engagement despite bilateral differences.
- Visit status
- Bangladesh says no decision has been made on Rahman’s India visit.
- Reported dates
- Media reports suggested August 23–25.
- Possible occasion
- The visit could coincide with or take place ahead of the BRICS summit next month.
- Extradition request
- Bangladesh has requested the extradition of Sheikh Hasina and other alleged fugitive criminals staying in India.
- India’s response
- India says it is examining the extradition request; its Ministry of External Affairs did not confirm the visit.
- Bangladesh’s conditions
- Bangladeshi officials said a favorable diplomatic environment and clearly defined national interests were needed before a top-level trip.
- Hasina’s status
- Hasina has lived in India since fleeing Bangladesh after the 2024 student-led protests and was sentenced to death in absentia in November, according to the reports.
Sources
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s India visit undecided amid tensions over Sheikh Hasina extradition
No decision yet on Bangladesh PM Rahman’s India visit, Dhaka awaits Sheikh Hasina extradition response
