An opinion article says Bangladesh has told India that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to Delhi requires a favorable environment. It says Bangladesh also sought the return of Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives convicted of crimes against humanity who are in India. The article attributes to the state minister for foreign affairs that there is no rush for the prime minister to visit India and that he will travel when conditions are favorable.
The article portrays Indian media, former diplomats and Awami League campaigners as criticizing Bangladesh’s position and arguing that the prime minister should have accepted the invitation immediately. It says some Indian voices warned about possible disruptions to diesel and electricity supplies, while arguing that Bangladesh purchases rather than receives such supplies for free.
It also discusses speculation about Bangladesh joining a possible Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan economic or defense framework. According to the article, no formal discussion or invitation has taken place. It cites State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir as saying the government follows a balanced foreign policy under a “Bangladesh First” approach and would consider any framework based on national interests.
প্রধানমন্ত্রী তারেক রহমানের ভারত সফরের আমন্ত্রণ নিয়ে দেশটির গণমাধ্যম এবং সাবেক কূটনীতিকরা একধরনের অস্থির সময় পার করছেন। একটি স্বাধীন-সার্বভৌম রাষ্ট্রের সরকারপ্রধান কখন কোন দেশ সফরে যাবেন, তা নির্ধারণ করার এখতিয়ার সম্পূর্ণ নিজের। ভারতীয় গণমাধ্যমে প্রচ
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