Twenty months after the ouster of the former Bangladeshi prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, sent ties between New Delhi and Dhaka into a downward spiral, relations between the neighbours are finally on the path to normalcy. The three-day visit to New Delhi by Bangladesh’s foreign minister, Khalilur Rahman, is now offering a chance for the two countries to cement that positive trajectory in ties. The newly-elected Bangladeshi government under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has made it clear, publicly and privately, that it wants to improve relations with India. Adding to the significance of the visit is the presence of Humayun Kabir alongside the Bangladeshi foreign minister. Mr Kabir is a trusted adviser to the Bangladesh prime minister.

Source: The Telegraph April 10, 2026 05:57 UTC