Diplomatic Desk:
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman met Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Oil and Natural Gas Minister Mr. Hardeep Puri in New Delhi on Wednesday (8 April, 2026). Prime Minister’s Advisor for Foreign Affairs Mr. Humaiun Kobir and Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Mr. Riaz Hamidullah were present at these meetings.
They also held a meeting with India’s National Security Adviser Mr. Ajit Doval last evening following arrival at India’s capital city.
In the discussions, both sides emphasized the importance of advancing bilateral relations between the two countries in various dimensions. They also discussed key regional and international issues.
Dr. Rahman stated that the recently elected BNP Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would pursue its foreign policy in accordance with the principle of “Bangladesh First” and on the basis of mutual trust and respect and reciprocal benefit.
Dr. Rahman thanked Indian Government for apprehending the suspected killers of Shaheed Osman Hadi. Both sides agreed that the arrested individuals will be returned to Bangladesh in accordance with the procedures laid out in the extradition treaty between the two countries.
The Bangladesh side reiterated its request to extradite Sheikh Hasina and her Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal to Bangladesh who have been awarded the death penalty by the International Crimes Tribunal.
During the discussions, Minister Jaishankar said Indian visas to Bangladeshis, particularly medical and business visas, would be eased in the coming weeks.
Dr. Rahman expressed thanks to Minister Hardeep Puri for the recent supply of diesel to Bangladesh by India and requested to increase the volume of supply of diesel and fertilizer. Minister Puri indicated that the Government of India will consider the request readily and favourably.
The two sides also agreed to undertake consultations on key bilateral issues.
