Bangladesh to Review 101 India Agreements Amid BRICS Invitation Row
Bangladesh will review 101 agreements signed with India, citing national interests and sovereignty amid a row over Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's BRICS invitation.
Bangladesh has decided to review 101 agreements signed with India, a move that comes amid a diplomatic row over an invitation extended to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend a BRICS summit.
Dhaka said the reassessment of the pacts is intended to safeguard national interests. It also stressed that future relations with India must be conducted with respect for Bangladesh's sovereignty.
The decision marks a significant step in Dhaka's approach to its ties with New Delhi, covering a broad set of bilateral agreements. No further details on the scope or timeline of the review were immediately available.
The development follows the controversy over the BRICS invitation, which has strained the bilateral atmosphere. Bangladesh has not elaborated on how the review might affect specific agreements or ongoing cooperation with India.
Officials indicated that the exercise is aimed at ensuring that all commitments align with the country's priorities. The government has maintained that it remains open to engagement with India, provided that mutual respect for sovereignty guides the relationship.