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MEA seeks reciprocal ties with Bangladesh after Hasina row
Telegraph India··19 Aug
On 18 August 2026, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India wants positive, constructive and forward-looking relations with Bangladesh based on mutuality of interests and reciprocity. He said New Delhi's position on Sheikh Hasina's 5 August press event needed no repetition. On extradition, he said requests were being examined under established processes. Dhaka has linked the event to Rahman's visit.
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What It Means For You
- If you follow India-Bangladesh travel or trade, the MEA on 18 August used the word reciprocity for the first time in this round of remarks.
- Anyone watching Rahman's proposed India visit can note Dhaka has linked it to action on Hasina's extradition request.
- If you work on energy or water files with Bangladesh, Jaiswal said the extra fuel request is under study and Teesta remains with the Joint Rivers Commission.
What's Happening
- Jaiswal briefed reporters at the MEA's regular press meeting on 18 August.
- He restated that extradition requests follow established processes.
- He declined to repeat India's earlier line on Hasina's Delhi press interaction.
How The 5 August Press Event Entered The File
- On 7 August, India said it had no role in a private media event and did not endorse comments about Bangladesh's government.
- On 16 August, Dhaka said weeks of work on Rahman's visit had been vitiated by that interaction.
- India is hosting the BRICS summit in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September and had invited Rahman as a special guest.
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