Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed stated that the outcome of the West Bengal state assembly election in India will not affect relations between Bangladesh and India. She made the remarks on Monday, May 4, during a discussion with journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka.

The minister emphasized that Bangladesh will continue to act in its own national interest regardless of which party comes to power in West Bengal. She also said that discussions with India on issues such as cross-border movement and the Ganges water treaty are ongoing, expressing optimism about progress on the Ganges agreement. Additionally, she hoped that the visa process between the two countries would return to normal soon.

Her comments reflect Bangladesh’s position of maintaining stable diplomatic engagement with India while addressing bilateral matters through continued dialogue.