Sheikh Hasina's Planned Speech Sparks India-Bangladesh Row
A planned virtual address by Sheikh Hasina on August 5 has revived a fresh diplomatic row between India and Bangladesh. Bangladesh is seeking India's official stance on the speech.
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Sheikh Hasina’s planned speech revives fresh India-Bangladesh row
Bangladesh has asked India to clarify its stance on exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s planned virtual address from New Delhi, warning that allowing political activities by a fugitive could hurt improving bilateral relations. The remarks were Bangladesh’s first official response to Hasina’s planned appearance at Wednesday’s event hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia (FCCSA) in Delhi, marking the second anniversary of the student-led uprising that toppled her...
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Bangladesh seeks India's clarification on supporting Sheikh Hasina's upcoming virtual address. Dhaka wants assurances that Indian territory will not be used for political statements. The government fears such activities could destabilize Bangladesh and harm bilateral ties. India has previously indicated it does not expect fugitives to make political statements. No decision has been made regarding Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's attendance at the BRICS Summit.
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