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Indian Envoy Meets Bangladesh PM Amid Hasina Extradition Push
Bangladesh's leader, Mr. Tarique Rahman, met with India's special representative in Bangladesh, Mr. Dinesh Trivedi.
Mr. Trivedi is called a High Commissioner, which is a bit like an ambassador.
They met in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
The two leaders wanted to keep the friendship between India and Bangladesh strong.
Bangladesh asked India to send back its former leader, Sheikh Hasina, and also people accused of hurting a young leader named Osman Hadi.
A few days earlier, Sheikh Hasina spoke to the media from India, and that made Bangladesh upset.
India said it had no part in that speech.
Mr. Trivedi said the meeting was friendly and that talking can solve problems.
India has invited Bangladesh's leader to a big meeting of countries called the BRICS Summit.
Both countries hope their friendship stays strong.
Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi held his first meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on 10 August 2026.
Bangladesh reiterated its demand that India expedite the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who faces a death sentence in Bangladesh.
Dhaka also sought the return of individuals accused in the murder of July uprising leader Osman Hadi, two of whom were arrested in West Bengal in March 2026.
The talks came days after Bangladesh voiced 'outrage' over Sheikh Hasina's August 5 virtual press conference in New Delhi, from which India distanced itself.
India has invited Rahman to the BRICS Summit in New Delhi in September, where he is invited as chair of BIMSTEC.
- Who
- Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
- What
- A first courtesy meeting covering Sheikh Hasina's extradition, the return of Osman Hadi's murder accused, and wider bilateral ties
- Where
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- When
- Monday, 10 August 2026, ahead of the BRICS Summit in September
- Why
- To ease tensions after Sheikh Hasina's August 5 press conference in New Delhi while addressing pending bilateral demands
Bangladesh's Position
India's Position
Extradition of Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh's Position
Bangladesh reiterated its demand that India expedite the extradition of Sheikh Hasina, who faces a death sentence in Bangladesh and whose party, the Awami League, has been banned.
India's Position
India made no public commitment to extradite her; the High Commissioner said there is no issue on which the two sides cannot sit down and find a solution.
Hasina's August 5 press conference in New Delhi
Bangladesh's Position
Bangladesh voiced 'outrage', questioned why India permitted the live media interaction despite prior warnings, and said such incidents could hamper the reset of bilateral ties.
India's Position
India said it had 'no role' in organising the press meet and did not endorse her remarks, describing the relationship as positive and forward-looking.
Key facts
- Bilateral issue
- Extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who faces a death sentence in Bangladesh
- Other key issue
- Return of Osman Hadi's murder accused; two Bangladeshi nationals arrested in West Bengal's Bongaon on March 8, 2026
- Meeting type
- First meeting between the new Indian High Commissioner and the Bangladesh PM
- Tone
- Described as 'positive' and 'fruitful'; Trivedi said issues can be solved through dialogue
- Background friction
- Bangladesh called Hasina's August 5 New Delhi press conference 'outrageous'
- Upcoming event
- BRICS Summit in New Delhi in the second week of September; PM Rahman invited as BIMSTEC chair
- Other meetings
- Trivedi met Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on Sunday and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed
- Security delegation
- R&AW chief Parag Jain led an intelligence delegation meeting Bangladesh's DGFI
- Osman Hadi
- July uprising youth leader shot in Dhaka on December 12, 2025; died in a Singapore hospital on December 18, 2025
Quotes
Press release issued by Bangladesh PM’s Press Wing
Official statement from Bangladesh Prime Minister’s office
“The High Commission said Trivedi and Rahman “exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and discussed avenues for further strengthening bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh with a people‑centric approach.””
wionews.com
“"High Commissioner conveyed greetings from Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and the intent to work together with the Government and the people of Bangladesh in a positive, constructive and forward‑looking manner."”
telegraphindia.com
Dinesh Trivedi
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh
“We are looking forward. Our invitation is there in place. We are positive that if the two leaders meet together, there will be discussion. There will be issues in democracies. It’s not democracy if there is no issue. But there is only one people’s issue, which is good relations. It’s a win‑win situation if there is a good relationship.”
indianexpress.com
“We had a good discussion. We have issues, and so does Bangladesh. But there is only one people’s issue: good relations. There is no issue on which we cannot sit down and find a solution.”
NDTV
Sources
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Tarique to envoy: Expedite process of Sheikh Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh - Telegraph India
Dhaka seeks Sheikh Hasina’s extradition as Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM amid fresh tensions
Dinesh Trivedi meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, R&AW chief there for security talks
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