South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman also added that New Delhi is likely to wait until after the next elections before making strong efforts to improve ties.
Bangladesh held the Namaz-e-Janaza of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in Dhaka, with large public turnout and regional leaders in attendance. India and other South Asian countries sent senior representatives as the nation observed mourning and paid final respects.
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
Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Wednesday questioned central government's silence on recent violence in Bangladesh against Hindu minorities and said that a "clear message" needs to delivered.
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
Speaking to ANI after her demise in a video interview, he said, "She was the leader of a neighbouring country, and whatever might have been the problems between us in the past, and there have been difficult relations in the past, but Bangladesh is going through a different phase today. Th
India reiterated its support for free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, stressing peace, stability and strong ties with its people, while saying it is examining the interim government's request for the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad warned that rising extremism in Bangladesh is fueling anti-India sentiment and cannot be treated as isolated incidents, urging the government to take responsibility, protect places of worship and minorities, and assure India that such actions will not be