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Bangladesh says PM Tarique Rahman will not visit India until Hasina's extradition; 'propitious environment needs to be created'

Bangladesh has stated that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not visit India until a 'propitious environment' is established, linking his potential trip to the pending extradition requests for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, according to media reports.

India Today India Today16 August 2026 · 12:18 UTC
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“The statement comes amid a series of global India updates, including a world-record skydive by UAE-based Indians in Libya and a PM Modi-backed earthquake simulation in Bhutan. These events highlight India's expanding international engagements while the bilateral standoff with Bangladesh persists.”
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“Bangladesh said a "propitious environment needs to be created" by India for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit New Delhi, linking the matter to Dhaka's pending extradition requests regarding deposed premier Sheikh Hasina, according to a media report.”
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Bangladesh says PM Tarique Rahman won't visit India until Hasina's extradition; seeks 'conducive environment' from Centre for possible Delhi visit
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Bangladesh says PM Tarique Rahman won't visit India until Hasina's extradition; seeks 'conducive environment' from Centre for possible Delhi visit

Bangladesh on Sunday said it wants India to create a conducive environment for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's possible visit to New Delhi, amid uncertainties over his attendance at the BRICS summit on September 12-13.

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  • Bangladesh seeks a 'conducive environment' from the Centre for PM Tarique Rahman's possible visit to Delhi.
  • The comments came amid uncertainties over Rahman's visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit on September 12-13.
Bangladesh says PM Tarique Rahman won't visit India until Hasina's extradition, citing need for 'propitious environment'
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Bangladesh says PM Tarique Rahman won't visit India until Hasina's extradition, citing need for 'propitious environment'

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  • Bangladesh has stated that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not visit India until a propitious environment is created, which is linked to the extradition of Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives.
  • The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry has confirmed that officials from both countries have been in contact for several weeks regarding the potential visit by Rahman to India.
  • Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met with PM Modi on August 11, following a meeting with Tarique in Dhaka.
  • Bangladesh is currently awaiting India's response to its extradition requests, which include the extradition of Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives.
  • The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry has emphasized the need for a conducive environment for the visit, which includes acting on the extradition requests.
  • Karim reiterated that Bangladesh will continue to pursue a 'Bangladesh First' policy to enhance bilateral relations based on mutual respect and non-interference.
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