. DHAKA: Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Saturday paid a courtesy call on newly elected BNP chairman Tarique Rahman and discussed issues of mutual interest between the two countries. The Indian envoy went to Rahman’s Gulshan office in the evening and held a nearly hour-long meeting with him, BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan told reporters without further elaboration. The meeting followed India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s recent visit to Dhaka and Indian PM Narendra Modi’s personal letter to Rahman after the demise of his mother, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Earlier, exchanging greetings with editors and senior journalists at his first event after taking charge as BNP chairman, Rahman spoke about taking Bangladesh out of the politics of revenge and violence, stressing that political differences should not push the country towards division that will only invite frustration and sufferings. He said violence, revenge and counter-revenge always lead to dangerous consequences and the democratic process and accountability at all levels must be ensured to bring positive change in the country. “We have seen on Aug 5 what violence, revenge and vindictiveness can result in, whether by an individual or by a political party,” said Rahman, who formally took charge as BNP chairman on Friday night.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-EU FTA: Piyush Goyal Wraps Up Brussels Visit; Push To Accelerate Trade Deal Talks’Hope India Backs Denmark’: Danish MP Urges Delhi’s Support Amid Trump’s Greenland ThreatsOdisha Plane Crash: Nine-Seater Aircraft Crash-Lands Near Rourkela, 6 InjuredWhy Nations Fight Wars: Ajit Doval Breaks Down Power Game, Morale, Western Fear And India’s Rise’They Amended UAPA’: Owaisi Blames Congress For Umar Khalid And Sharjeel Imam’s Jail Without Trial’No Courage, No Strength’: Lt Gen Katiyar Ridicules Pak, Exposes Terror Strategy, Warns Against War’Hijab-Clad Woman As India’s PM’: Owaisi’s Remark Gets ‘Hindu Nation’ Retort From BJP’s Nitish Rane’India Will Develop Even On Autopilot’, Says NSA Ajit Doval As He Credits PM Modi’s LeadershipHindu Farmer Killing in Sindh Triggers Protests A Day After India Exposed Pak’s Record on MinoritiesDefence Spending Can Fuel Growth, Says CDS Anil Chauhan As India Rethinks Guns Versus Butter Debate123Photostories3-ingredient thick hot chocolate recipe for cosy winter nightsNupur Sanon and Stebin Ben’s romantic pictures together ahead of the dreamy wedding7 winter ladoos packed with protein that actually keep you fullStebin Ben’s most romantic songs that will make you fall in love with the singerTop motivational series to watch on OTTNupur Sanon best ethnic looks: A glimpse at the bride-to-be’s most stunning fashion momentsLittle verses, lasting values: Why shlokas matter in a child’s early years10 Nepali dishes trending right now and why they’re the ultimate comfort foodFrom shacks to skyline: North Chennai families get a fresh start in CMDA’s new housing hubFrom Coelacanth to Lamreys: 8 living animals that existed even before Dinosaurs123Hot PicksTrump tariffsUS Supreme CourtGold rate todayBengaluru newsCigarette price hikePublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingCandace OwensBill KennedyDonald TrumpVanessa BryantJaipur Audi AccidentDrew McIntyreAndhra Pradesh Student Missing in USWasim AkramWPL Live ScoreStefon Diggs
DHAKA: Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Saturday paid a courtesy call on newly elected BNP chairman Tarique Rahman and discussed issues of mutual interest between the two countries. The Indian envoy went to Rahman’s Gulshan office in the evening and held a nearly hour-long meeting with him, BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan told reporters without further elaboration. The meeting followed India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s recent visit to Dhaka and Indian PM Narendra Modi’s personal letter to Rahman after the demise of his mother, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. Earlier, exchanging greetings with editors and senior journalists at his first event after taking charge as BNP chairman, Rahman spoke about taking Bangladesh out of the politics of revenge and violence, stressing that political differences should not push the country towards division that will only invite frustration and sufferings. He said violence, revenge and counter-revenge always lead to dangerous consequences and the democratic process and accountability at all levels must be ensured to bring positive change in the country. “We have seen on Aug 5 what violence, revenge and vindictiveness can result in, whether by an individual or by a political party,” said Rahman, who formally took charge as BNP chairman on Friday night.
