September 16, 2026 12:14 AM

India, Bangladesh Working to Reset Ties Through Dialogue: MEA

India had extended two separate invitations to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman — one for a bilateral visit and another to attend the BRICS Summit in his capacity as the Chair of BIMSTEC, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during the ministry's biweekly media briefing in New Delhi. Responding to a question on whether an invitation had been sent to the Bangladesh Prime Minister, Jaiswal said India had first invited Tariq...

April 7, 2026 10:37 AM

India-Bangladesh Ties: High Commissioner Pranay Verma Meets PM Tarique Rahman

The High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday, reaffirming both sides’ commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. According to the Indian Mission in Bangladesh, the meeting focused on enhancing bilateral engagement with an emphasis on people-centric cooperation across multiple sectors, aligned with the national development priorities of both countries. Discussions covered a wide range of areas, including publ...

February 17, 2026 9:25 PM

India’s Lok Sabha Speaker Represents India at Bangladesh PM’s Swearing-In

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, extending congratulations on behalf of the people of India, according to an official statement. The Lok Sabha speaker met Rahman in Dhaka and handed over a personal letter from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveying an invitation to the newly elected Bangladeshi leader to visit India at the earliest convenience. During the interactio...