Cancellation of Awami League-linked Delhi event a positive step: Humaiun Kobir
Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Humaiun Kobir, welcomed India's decision to cancel an Awami League-linked event in New Delhi. He emphasized that Bangladesh expects neither country to provide a platform for individuals fleeing the other as terrorists.
Why it matters
The statement reflects ongoing diplomatic tensions and the sensitive nature of political asylum and cross-border relations between Bangladesh and India.
Star Online Report Image: Screengrab Amid discussions over a possible visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today said Bangladesh views India’s move to prevent an Awami League event in New Delhi on August 29 as a “positive step”.
He said Bangladesh expects India not to provide space to individuals who have fled the country and are considered terrorists.
“We will not give space in Dhaka to any terrorist fleeing from India. Similarly, we don’t expect any terrorist fleeing from Bangladesh to get space in Delhi or anywhere in India,” he said while speaking to journalists at the foreign ministry this afternoon.
Responding to a query about the cancellation of the Awami League event, Kobir said, “The incident you described is a positive thing... let's see. But it’s a positive step taken by Delhi.”
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