Indian Envoy Meets BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman Ahead of Bangladesh Polls
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Firstpost•11-01-2026, 13:15
Indian Envoy Meets BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman Ahead of Bangladesh Polls
- •Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma met BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman in Bangladesh.
- •The meeting, described as a "courtesy call," lasted about 40 minutes.
- •Rahman was formally appointed BNP supremo after being acting chairman since 2018.
- •BNP is a leading force in Bangladesh's political landscape ahead of the February 12 elections.
- •India views BNP as a potential partner to maintain ties, given Awami League's exclusion and radical alternatives.
Why It Matters: India engages with BNP's new chairman amid shifting political dynamics in Bangladesh's upcoming elections.
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