Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today met with BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban and formally handing over a condolence message of the Indian government. Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Dec 31, 2025 (BSS) - Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today expressed confidence that former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia's vision and values would continue to guide the development of Bangladesh-India relations. "On arrival in Dhaka, met with Mr Tarique Rahman, Acting Chairman of BNP and son of former PM of Bangladesh Begum Khaleda Zia. Handed over to him a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he wrote in the post. After handing over the formal condolence message, Jaishankar attended the funeral of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia as the representative of the Indian government.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 31, 2025 09:53 UTC