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"We are talking about really establishing a normal political dialogue": Fo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's Dhaka visit to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral was seen as a step toward restoring India-Bangladesh dialogue, with former diplomat Suresh K Goel stressing the need for normal political engagement and free, fair elections amid strained ties.
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Jaishankar's visit will boost India-Bangladesh ties: Farooq Abdullah
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah lauded External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's Bangladesh visit to attend former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia's funeral, calling Dhaka "an old friend."
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Desperate Pakistan attempts to amplify EAM's Dhaka handshake, pitches for
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq briefly shook hands in Dhaka on the sidelines of Khaleda Zia's funeral. The interaction came amid strained India-Pakistan ties following the Pahalgam terror attack and India's subsequent security and diplomatic act
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BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman extends gratitude to nation and foreign
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Rahman thanked officials of the government and dignitaries that visited Bangladesh from abroad representing their heads of state for the funeral.
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South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman calls Khaleda Zia 'political titan' of
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kugelman said that Zia was a prominent advocate of democracy who stood up to military rule.
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EAM Jaishankar hands over PM Modi's letter to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman in Dhaka and conveyed India's condolences on former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia's death. As tributes poured in, her last rites were arranged with state honours, drawing regional and global participati
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EAM Jaishankar conveys India's condolences on former Bangladesh PM Khaleda
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed India's condolences during his visit to Dhaka as Bangladesh mourns former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah said Jaishankar also recognised her contribution to democracy and expressed hope for stronger
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Khaleda Zia to be laid to rest with state honours as India joins Banglades
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will be buried today in Dhaka with full state honours. The government has declared national mourning and a public holiday, while leaders worldwide, including India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, are attending or paying tribute.
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EAM Jaishankar to attend Ex-Bangladesh PM Zia's funeral in Dhaka tomorrow
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar will represent the Government and people of India at the funeral of Begum Khaleda Zia, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He will accordingly visit Dhaka on 31 December 2025," the sourc
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"Isolated criminal acts": Bangladesh downplays India's concerns over attac
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday "rejected" India's concerns over attacks on minorities in the country, claiming that the statements made by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) do not reflect the ground reality.
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"We remain fully committed to bringing back people who are fugitives": MEA
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The government remains fully committed that fugitives wanted in India return to the country and face trial before the courts, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.
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TMC MP Sharmila Sarkar urges PM Modi, MEA to intervene amid attacks agains
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"This is an international issue, and we want our Prime Minister and the Ministry of External Affairs to intervene in this matter and engage in talks with Bangladesh to stop the attacks on Hindus. Our Chief Minister has clearly said that whatever steps the country takes, we will support,"
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