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PM Modi and Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus Hold First Talks Since Hasina's Ouster

At the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, the leaders discussed minority safety, border security, and Hasina's extradition request, signaling cautious steps toward mending strained ties.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus presented a throwback picture of himself with PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the dinner hosted by Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra for leaders of the BIMSTEC grouping, in Bangkok on Thursday.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus for the first time since Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024, during the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok.
  • India raised concerns about the safety of minorities, including Hindus, in Bangladesh, and emphasized the need for thorough investigations into reported attacks.
  • Bangladesh reiterated its formal request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after her government was overthrown.
  • Discussions also addressed border security, with Modi stressing the importance of preventing illegal crossings and ensuring stability along the shared frontier.
  • Both leaders highlighted the need to avoid inflammatory rhetoric, with Modi calling for pragmatic diplomacy to rebuild constructive bilateral relations.