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Humayun Kabir to The Hindu

'Sheikh Hasina's activities main obstacle to PM's India visit'

Published : Tuesday, 6 October, 2026 at 8:08 AM

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The primary challenge regarding Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s planned visit to India lies in the activities of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her party leaders currently residing in India, according to State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir.

Speaking to the Indian daily The Hindu on the sidelines of the "Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026" organized by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) in Dhaka, Humayun Kabir stated that New Delhi needs to recognize the challenges faced by Bangladesh's newly elected government.

He emphasized that allowing exiled leaders of the banned Awami League to operate from India would not benefit New Delhi.

"The visit will be bilateral, but there are certain challenges that we will overcome through discussion," Humayun Kabir said. "Regarding the primary challenge, we are not asking for much. Sheikh Hasina and her associates are staying in Delhi and attempting to destabilise another country from there. This serves no interest for India either."

Describing Sheikh Hasina as a "terrorist" responsible for the deaths of nearly 2,000 citizens during the suppression of the July-August 2024 uprising, the State Minister noted that the Bangladeshi public requires a clean break from the past, given the sacrifices made to end her 15-year rule.

However, Humayun Kabir highlighted ongoing diplomatic talks with India, noting positive signs as Indian authorities attempt to restrain the exiled leaders.

He praised the proactive role played by Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi in Dhaka to normalize bilateral ties, expressing optimism that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Delhi will take place at an opportune time.

Reiterating Dhaka's stance, the State Minister affirmed that Bangladesh will not permit anyone to operate against Indian interests from its territory, and expects similar reciprocity from New Delhi to resolve all outstanding issues smoothly.

-SA

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