Bangladesh’s outreach to India ‘a good beginning’ for easing strained ties

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Biman MukherjiFebruary 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Bangladesh’s outreach to India ‘a good beginning’ for easing strained ties

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Bangladesh has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Tarique Rahman's swearing-in ceremony as the country's next leader, a move seen as a potential step towards easing strained relations between the two nations. Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won the recent national elections, positioning him to take office. While Modi will not attend the Tuesday ceremony due to prior commitments, India will send Om Birla, the speaker of the lower house of parliament, as a representative. Leaders and officials from 13 countries, including China, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, have also been invited. Modi conveyed his "best wishes and support" to Rahman in a social media post, signaling India's desire to maintain open communication.

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bangladesh india relations 90% tarique rahman 80% bangladesh nationalist party 70% narendra modi 70% easing strained ties 60% national polls 60% political relations 50% diplomacy 50%

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Bangladesh

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