Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit India after Lok Sabha elections

Dhaka: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to visit New Delhi after the conclusion of general elections in India later this year.
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmood confirmed to the media that “the Prime Minister will visit India after the elections.” The official schedule has not been decided yet.”

The announcement comes amid speculations with several recent media reports stating that Sheikh Hasina’s visit to India is scheduled to take place in June.
If realized, the visit would be his first official visit to India since his victory in the national elections on January 7.

Why is Sheikh Hasina coming to India?

The visit has important diplomatic implications, as it underlines the continued strengthening of bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India.
The two countries have maintained close diplomatic relations over the years, cooperating on various fronts including trade, security and regional cooperation.

Details regarding the agenda and specific programs of Sheikh Hasina’s visit have not yet been disclosed

However, given the strategic importance of relations between Bangladesh and India, the visit is expected to discuss a number of bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
As preparations for the visit unfold, anticipation is rising among stakeholders from both countries, who are eager to see further progress in the long-term partnership between Bangladesh and India.