Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with his Bangladeshi counterpart, Mohammad Jashim Uddin, in Dhaka. This meeting marks the first high-level diplomatic engagement between India and Bangladesh since the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August, which has led to rising tensions between the two countries.

After meeting Foreign Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain of Bangladesh, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, “… We also discussed recent developments and I conveyed our concerns including those related to the safety and welfare of minorities… We also discussed regrettable incidents of attacks on cultural and religious properties…”

Misri says, “…Today’s discussions have given both of us the opportunity to take stock of our relations and I appreciate the opportunity today to have had a frank, candid and constructive exchange of views with all my interlocutors…”

Misri’s visit included discussions with other Bangladeshi officials, including a meeting with Yunus. Both sides expressed a desire to improve communication and resolve ongoing issues affecting their relationship. The outcome of these talks is being closely monitored as both nations navigate their complex ties during this sensitive period.