Sheikh Hasina’s media event can hurt ties with India: Bangladesh
The Bangladesh government has expressed concern to India regarding political activities conducted by deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from Indian soil. Dhaka fears that these activities, including a planned media event, could destabilize bilateral relations.
Why it matters
The diplomatic tension underscores the delicate nature of hosting exiled political leaders and the potential impact on regional stability between India and Bangladesh.
Continued political activities by deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from Indian territory “could harm” bilateral relations, the Government of Bangladesh conveyed to India on Monday (August 3, 2026) through Humayun Kobir, the Foreign Affairs Adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Mr. Kobir met with Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi in Dhaka after Ms. Hasina’s August 5 ‘homecoming’ media event was announced here by the Foreign Correspondents Club.
“Adviser Kobir mentioned that such activities could harm the positive progress of bilateral relations between the two countries. The Indian High Commissioner assured that the matter would be duly considered, necessary inquiries would be made and efforts would be made in this regard,” the official news agency of Bangladesh UNB reported.
The meeting took place in the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon, Dhaka, UNB said.
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