No rush for Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s India visit, national interest priority: Minister
Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir stated there is no urgency for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India. He emphasized that while Dhaka seeks a positive relationship, any diplomatic engagement must prioritize Bangladesh's national interests.
Why it matters
The statement reflects a cautious approach to rebuilding India-Bangladesh ties following the political transition in Dhaka, highlighting the complexity of regional diplomacy.
Bangladesh has said there was “no rush” for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India and Dhaka would not compromise its national interests even though it wanted a positive relationship with New Delhi, according to a media report.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir made the remarks in Dhaka on Saturday (August 23, 2026), adding that Rahman’s trip to India would take place at an appropriate time after sufficient progress in bilateral discussions, the state-run BSS news agency reported.
Mr. Kobir's remarks came amid continuing uncertainty over PM Rahman's visit to New Delhi. India has invited the Bangladesh Prime Minister for a bilateral visit as well as to attend the outreach session of the upcoming BRICS summit on September 12-13.
The much-anticipated visit is seen as important for rebuilding India-Bangladesh ties, which witnessed a downturn after the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's government in August 2024.
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