After Hasina’s Delhi address, Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Monday met Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in a significant diplomatic engagement between the two neighbours.The meeting came a day after Trivedi held a one-on-one discussion with Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman on Sunday, who also attended Monday’s meeting.Speaking to reporters in Dhaka on Sunday after inaugurating a children’s corner at the Indian Visa Application Centre, Trivedi expressed optimism about his upcoming meeting with Tarique Rahman and emphasised the importance of direct engagement between the leaders of the two countries.”I feel that when… when two leaders meet, a lot of problems are solved. Problems are sorted out when we talk to each other. And I have full confidence that people are together, and the solution will definitely happen… it will happen. I am very confident. There is nothing negative here; everything is positive,” Trivedi said.”The Prime Minister of Bangladesh… we all respect him a lot. I have listened to his speeches many times, and he talks from his heart. This, I have seen. He is a people’s person. And our Prime Minister is also of the people,” Trivedi added.The latest diplomatic engagement follows a virtual press interaction by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi on August 5, marking the second anniversary of her ouster in a student-led uprising in 2024. The event drew strong objections from Dhaka.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHasina fled Bangladesh on August 5, 2024, and took refuge in India following the political upheaval that ended her long tenure as prime minister.India has distanced itself from Hasina’s engagement, saying the government has no involvement in the event held in the national capital. Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the event was organised by a “private media entity” and that New Delhi does not endorse any views expressed there.”The interaction you refer to is being organised by a private media entity. The government has no involvement whatsoever in it. Neither does it endorse any views that may be expressed at the forum,” Jaiswal said.The meeting also comes ahead of India’s invitation to Rahman to attend the BRICS Summit in September in his capacity as the current chair of BIMSTEC.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Govt Going Slow On FCRA Bill To Woo Stalin’s DMK, Sharad Pawar’s NCP-SP For Delimitation?Jharkhand Showdown: Protesters Set To Gherao State Assembly; Demand JSSC-CGL Cancellation, CBI ProbeAgni-4 Missile Fills Crucial Range Gap, Bolsters India’s Strategic Deterrence Against ChinaJNU Cancels Venue For Umar Khalid Book Event: JNUSU Alleges Censorship, ABVP Claims CreditJharkhand Govt To Cancel JPSC Exams, But Rejects CGL Demand; Students Insist On CBI ProbeWATCH: Mamata Banerjee’s Car Hit By ‘Large Stones, Shoes’; Bengal BJP Chief Condemns Attack‘Shivling Beneath Darul Uloom Deoband’: Hindu Outfit Plans Ganga Water Offering At Islamic SeminaryBaramati Airfield Runway Excursion: Training Aircraft Veers Off Runway, No Injuries ReportedIN-SPACe Moves To Privatise Operations Of Rs 986-Crore Kulasekarapattinam SpaceportAir India Phuket-Delhi Flight Captain Reportedly Fails Dope Test After Turbulence Incident123PhotostoriesFrom maah-halodhi to mustard oil: Traditional Assamese beauty rituals to know10 popular foods you probably didn’t know aren’t Indian7 workplace manners that seem harmless but can make colleagues avoid working with you5 health benefits of flaxseeds: Why these tiny seeds deserve a place in your daily diet7 beautiful and functional home decor tips inspired by birdsHbA1c 5.6 vs 5.7: Why one decimal point can change how doctors classify your blood sugar from normal to prediabetes10 traditional Sawan dishes enjoyed across different states of India5 simple changes that can completely transform your bedroom without a full makeoverBeyond roti: 12 desi dishes made with wheat flour (atta)Sawan 2026 Monday: 5 evening rituals believed to bring peace, positivity and spiritual energy123Hot PicksKarnataka cauvery disputeNEET PG city intimation slipUttarakhand rainJharkhand protestDevendra Nath MahtoAP EAMCET seat allotmentBrown University ScholarshipAtiq Ahmed sonAssam floodsTop TrendingAhmedabad Rape CaseSurat PG Medical Student SuicideEthanol BlendingTN Cauvery Water DisputeAtiq Ahmed SonHyderabad Hit and Run CaseAssam Floods DeathsAbhijeet DipkeTarun TejpalShakeel Noorani
Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Monday met Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in a significant diplomatic engagement between the two neighbours.The meeting came a day after Trivedi held a one-on-one discussion with Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman on Sunday, who also attended Monday’s meeting.Speaking to reporters in Dhaka on Sunday after inaugurating a children’s corner at the Indian Visa Application Centre, Trivedi expressed optimism about his upcoming meeting with Tarique Rahman and emphasised the importance of direct engagement between the leaders of the two countries.“I feel that when… when two leaders meet, a lot of problems are solved. Problems are sorted out when we talk to each other. And I have full confidence that people are together, and the solution will definitely happen… it will happen. I am very confident. There is nothing negative here; everything is positive,” Trivedi said.“The Prime Minister of Bangladesh… we all respect him a lot. I have listened to his speeches many times, and he talks from his heart. This, I have seen. He is a people’s person. And our Prime Minister is also of the people,” Trivedi added.The latest diplomatic engagement follows a virtual press interaction by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi on August 5, marking the second anniversary of her ouster in a student-led uprising in 2024. The event drew strong objections from Dhaka.
Share your thoughts in the comments
Be respectful · TOI community guidelines
Hasina fled Bangladesh on August 5, 2024, and took refuge in India following the political upheaval that ended her long tenure as prime minister.India has distanced itself from Hasina’s engagement, saying the government has no involvement in the event held in the national capital. Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the event was organised by a “private media entity” and that New Delhi does not endorse any views expressed there.“The interaction you refer to is being organised by a private media entity. The government has no involvement whatsoever in it. Neither does it endorse any views that may be expressed at the forum,” Jaiswal said.The meeting also comes ahead of India’s invitation to Rahman to attend the BRICS Summit in September in his capacity as the current chair of BIMSTEC.
