After the coming of Tariq Rahman’s government in Bangladesh, relations between Dhaka and New Delhi seem to be back on track. India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met the High Commissioner of Bangladesh on Friday (March 20, 2026).

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar posted on social media platform X that he met Bangladesh High Commissioner Riyaz Hamidullah in India. Our conversation focused on taking forward our mutual relations.

Khalilur Rahman invited to visit India
A few days ago, S Jaishankar invited Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to visit India. It was said in a statement that Indian High Commissioner Prannoy Verma, on behalf of his government, has expressed willingness to work closely with the new government of Bangladesh to further advance bilateral cooperation.

Met with High Commissioner @hamidullah_riaz of Bangladesh.

Our conversation was focused on advancing our bilateral ties.

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—Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 20, 2026

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman had also said that on the basis of mutual interests, emphasis would be laid on building a future-thinking and balanced partnership for the welfare of the people of both the countries. Let us tell you that both the countries are taking important steps to improve relations. Both sides have agreed to maintain regular and constructive talks to further strengthen bilateral relations.

Both countries are trying to improve relations
A few days before this, India’s High Commissioner Prannoy Verma had met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka. After the formation of the new government under the leadership of Tariq Rahman, Prannoy Verma held his first meeting with the Bangladeshi Foreign Minister. Speaking to reporters in Dhaka, the Indian Ambassador said that India wants to take forward cooperation with a positive, constructive and forward-thinking approach based on mutual interests and benefits.

Let us tell you that immediately after the elections in Bangladesh on February 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had sent a congratulatory message to Tariq Rahman. Later that day, both of them had a phone conversation. On 17 February, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla participated in the swearing-in ceremony of Tariq Rehman on behalf of the Government of India.

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After the formation of Mohammad Yunus government, the situation in Bangladesh worsened. Even before this, rebellion was seen in Bangladesh. Pakistan and China had high hopes from the Yunus government, but now they are seen to be wandering on the nefarious intentions of these two. Bangladesh has said that its land will never be used against India. According to a report by ‘The Print’, Bangladesh’s High Commissioner Riyaz Hamidullah has given a big statement to India.

According to the report, Hamidullah said that the relations between India and Bangladesh are decades old, which are formed on trust, shared economic interests and cultural relations. In such a situation, it would be wrong to say that the relations between the two countries are in danger. After Hamidullah’s response, China and Pakistan may get a deep shock.

Pakistan-China dhaka skewed eye

After the formation of the Yunus government in Bangladesh, China wanted to increase closely. He wants to get closer to India by laying his net. On the other hand, Pakistan will also be happy if there is any kind of loss to India. Meanwhile, after the statement of Hamidullah, both countries will be disappointed. He dismissed the notion that Bangladesh’s behavior with Pakistan or China is a sign of ideal change.

What did Hamidullah say on the relationship with China

Riyaz Hamidullah reacted to Bangladesh’s relationship with China. He said that China and Bangladesh are related to economic reasons. Riyaz said that an economic relationship with China is needed, but culturally both are different. He said that Bangladesh is a country dependent on imports. Therefore, Bangladesh takes the decision accordingly.

Hamidullah responds to violence against minorities in Bangladesh

Riyaz said that there have been only a few incidents of violence against minorities in Bangladesh. They cannot define the whole of Bangladesh. He said that there are more than 30 thousand puja pavilions in Bangladesh, but the sabotage took place in a few places.