Diplomatic Desk:
The newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Humayun Kabir at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon on Monday (August 3, 2026) afternoon.
During the meeting, various aspects of the existing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India and matters of mutual interest were discussed. They expressed optimism about further strengthening and moving forward the bilateral relations based on mutual respect, trust and common interests.
The news that the fugitive Sheikh Hasina may make a public speech on August 5 has come up in the discussion, which has been circulating on social media.
In this regard, the Foreign Advisor informed the High Commissioner that Bangladesh expects India’s cooperation in ensuring that any person from banned organizations, including the fugitive Sheikh Hasina, cannot use Indian territory to make political statements or conduct any activities aimed at creating instability within Bangladesh. He noted that such activities could harm the positive progress of bilateral relations.
The Indian High Commissioner assured that the matter would be duly considered, necessary inquiries would be made and efforts would be made in this regard.
Both sides emphasized the importance of continuing regular dialogue and constructive engagement and expressed the hope that long-term and sustainable solutions to all issues could be achieved through mutual trust and discussion.
