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Bangladesh seeks faster business visas, balanced economic ties with India

Bangladesh seeks faster business visa issuance for its nationals traveling to India. Dhaka also urged greater ease of doing business for mutual economic benefits. The nation wants businesses and private sectors to communicate more frequently. Bangladesh desires more vibrant trade, investment, and communication between the two countries. It invites greater…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman may visit India next week as Dhaka seeks Hasina’s extradition

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's is likely to visit India next week. India has extended two invitations for bilateral talks and the Brics Summit. Rahman's government seeks the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh in December to restore democracy. India has distanced itself…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Bangladesh PM likely to visit India as Dhaka presses for Sheikh Hasina's extradition

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India has not yet been finalised, with the timing dependent on his “schedule” and the “progress” of ongoing bilateral discussions.

The Times of India · Aug 14

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Ahead of Hasina's presser, Bangladesh warns TV channels against broadcasting her statements

Bangladesh has urged all media outlets not to broadcast or publish any statements by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The former Bangladesh PM is set to address a press conference on Wednesday evening.

The Times of India · Aug 5

Bangladesh warns media against airing Sheikh Hasina's planned address from India

Bangladesh warned its media not to publicize Sheikh Hasina's upcoming virtual address. Hasina, exiled in India, faces a death sentence for past actions. Her aides confirmed the event will proceed despite Dhaka's concerns. India stated it has no involvement in the private media event. Dhaka continues seeking Hasina's extradition from…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Bangladesh seeks India’s stand on Sheikh Hasina’s Aug 5 virtual address

Bangladesh seeks India's clarification on supporting Sheikh Hasina's upcoming virtual address. Dhaka wants assurances that Indian territory will not be used for political statements. The government fears such activities could destabilize Bangladesh and harm bilateral ties. India has previously indicated it does not expect fugitives to make political statements. No…

The Times of India · Aug 4

'Currently reviewing': Bangladesh on PM Modi's invitation to Tarique Rahman for India visit

Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to Tarique Rahman to visit India for the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is under review currently.

The Times of India · Jul 29

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US envoy Gor to visit Bangladesh as Dhaka deepens ties with Beijing

US special envoy Sergio Gor will visit Bangladesh on July 30. He will meet Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and the foreign minister. This visit follows Prime Minister Rahman's recent tour of China. The US seeks understanding of Bangladesh's foreign policy priorities. Washington remains concerned over China's economic corridor proposal.

The Times of India · Jul 29

Have demanded extradition of Hasina aide from India: Bangladesh minister

Bangladesh has requested India to extradite former minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal. He fled the country amid the "2024 uprising" against the government. Kamal was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity by a tribunal. Dhaka also expects India to respond to extradition requests for other fugitives. The government stated that…

The Times of India · Jul 20

Strategic ties with India, China guided by mutual benefit: Bangladesh minister

Bangladesh's strategic relationships with major powers, including India, China and Russia, will be guided by mutual benefit and welfare of citizens, state minister for foreign affairs Shama Obaed Islam said and stressed Dhaka does not need to choose between Saarc and Bimstec.

The Times of India · Jul 7

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