Bangladesh seeks India’s stand on Sheikh Hasina’s Aug 5 virtual address
The Bangladeshi government has requested clarification from India regarding whether it supports a planned virtual address by former PM Sheikh Hasina from Indian territory. Dhaka fears that political activities by the exiled leader could destabilize the country and harm bilateral relations.
Why it matters
The situation underscores the delicate diplomatic balance between India and Bangladesh following the ouster of the Awami League government.
DHAKA: Ahead of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s likely Aug 5 virtual address, state minister for foreign affairs Shama Obaed Islam Monday asked India to clarify whether it supports the online meeting of the Awami League chief.The event at Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in Delhi will be Hasina’s first public appearance, exactly two years after massive protests led to her govt’s ouster and she fled Bangladesh.“We are moving forward with India with a forward-looking approach. We don’t want it to be damaged, and I firmly believe that India doesn’t want it either.
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