The article alleges that India’s South Block is pressuring Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India, claiming Indian diplomats have used both warnings and incentives. It cites former diplomat Veena Sikri as saying that Tarique has little time, and references Vidya Bhushan Soni as suggesting that communication and opportunities could end if he does not visit.

The author argues that Bangladesh’s energy arrangements with India, including power purchases from Adani and diesel imports, are shaped by binding contracts made by a previous government. The article says the Adani agreement requires Bangladesh to buy a specified volume of electricity for 25 years or pay capacity charges, while cancellation would require compensation for plant construction costs.

It further claims India is uneasy about Bangladesh potentially joining a defence arrangement involving Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, said to have been concluded in Mecca in August 2026. The article alleges the arrangement includes mutual support, defence-industrial cooperation, drone production and technology exchange. It says Bangladesh’s army chief recently visited Turkey and argues that increased Indian pressure could push Bangladesh toward formally joining the alliance.