India looks forward to engaging with the new government in Bangladesh, Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma said on Sunday, expressing New Delhi’s willingness to reengage with Dhaka. High Commissioner Verma was speaking with reporters after he met with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, days after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took oath on February 17. The Indian envoy said, “You are aware of our recent high level communications with Bangladesh” since the election, pointing out Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s congratulatory message to Tarique Rahman on February 13 soon after BNP's victory. He also recalled that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited Dhaka to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government, representing India and also had a bilateral meeting with the new Bangladesh prime minister. We also underlined our commitment to support a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh,” Verma said.

Source: The Telegraph February 22, 2026 16:51 UTC