India-Bangladesh ties consequential, says Foreign Minister Dr Rahman

Dhaka (TIP): Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has described his recent meetings in India as “very productive”, signalling a renewed push to strengthen bilateral ties between Dhaka and New Delhi. Dr Rahman, who visited India from April 7 to 9, 2026, held discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and other senior officials on key issues including trade, connectivity, water-sharing, visa services and energy cooperation. The visit comes months after BNP leader Tarique Rahman assumed office as Prime Minister in February 2026 following his party’s landslide election victory.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has described his recent meetings in India as “very productive”, signalling a renewed push to strengthen bilateral ties between Dhaka and New Delhi. Dr Rahman, who visited India from April 7 to 9, 2026, held discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and other senior officials on key issues including trade, connectivity, water-sharing, visa services and energy cooperation. The visit comes months after BNP leader Tarique Rahman assumed office as Prime Minister in February 2026 following his party’s landslide election victory. India and Bangladesh share deep historical, cultural and economic links, with bilateral trade, border management and river water issues forming the bedrock of their partnership.