India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued an official explanation regarding the recent visit of Zahedur Rahman, information adviser to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, amid public discussion over the trip. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Rahman entered Delhi using a private passport and a SAARC visa, stating that he came to attend a conference. After necessary verification, Indian authorities allowed him entry, but he later decided to return to Bangladesh without attending the event.

According to the report, Rahman arrived in Delhi on Sunday to join an international conference but faced a lengthy immigration inquiry at the airport, which drew attention in both countries. He currently serves as adviser on policy and strategy, information and broadcasting, and cultural affairs, holding a rank equivalent to a state minister. The Bangladesh High Commission and other parties helped secure his entry clearance.

Following the incident, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned India’s acting high commissioner in Dhaka and handed over a formal note of protest.