Tarique Rahman
Coverage of Tarique Rahman in the Nexus archive.
- Ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina says she will return from exile in December
Ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina announced she plans to return from exile in India to Bangladesh in December, despite facing a death sentence on charges of crimes against humanity. This announcement drew strong condemnation from Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who called the event an affront to the country’s sovereignty. Separately, Tarique Rahman inaugurated the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum in Dhaka, which documents the 2024 uprising and alleged political repression.
- Sheikh Hasina to hold presser on August 5, a month before Tarique Rahman’s expected visit
Bangladesh’s deposed leader Sheikh Hasina will hold a virtual press conference on August 5 to mark the second anniversary of her arrival in India following the 2024 uprising, a month before Tarique Rahman’s expected visit.
- Can a Brics invite mark a new chapter in India-Bangladesh ties?
India's invitation to Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend a Brics summit in New Delhi in September is seen as a chance to repair ties after a turbulent period. If Rahman accepts, he will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time since becoming Bangladesh's leader after February elections.
- Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman invited to BRICS summit in Delhi
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been invited to the BRICS summit in Delhi. The Indian government extended the invitation for him to participate as a guest.
- Bangladesh shelves India reset as tensions trump trust
Bangladesh's new prime minister, Tarique Rahman, has postponed plans to visit India due to shifting domestic political dynamics and regional tensions. The decision reflects strained relations between the two neighboring countries.
- Ousted PM Hasina faces prison on return to Bangladesh, minister says
Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces imprisonment if she returns from self-imposed exile in India, according to a government minister. She has been sentenced in absentia to death by Bangladesh's war-crimes court for ordering a crackdown during a student-led uprising. India is examining a request to extradite her, while Hasina stated she plans to return voluntarily in December to surrender.
- Bangladesh’s climate diplomacy moves to the vanguard
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman prioritized climate diplomacy in his first major international address at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. He focused on this topic instead of traditional economic requests.
- We will factor all related developments in overall approach to Teesta issue: MEA
India's Ministry of External Affairs states it will consider all related developments in its approach to the Teesta issue. India confirms its development assistance to Bangladesh projects follows a 'mutually agreed roadmap' after Bangladesh's PM visited China.
- Bangladesh’s Rahman looks to China to squeeze India on the Teesta
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China resulted in agreements on trade and green technology, with the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project gaining prominence. The project, previously a diplomatic speculation, is now elevated in importance.
- Xi Jinping has hosted more than a dozen leaders this year, as ‘middle powers’ look beyond the US
Xi Jinping has hosted over a dozen world leaders this year, including Bangladesh’s new prime minister and Myanmar’s president, to build China’s influence and economic ties. The article highlights efforts to shift the balance of power away from the West, with the US described as 'capricious' in this context.
- Bangladesh urges Malaysia to ease labour hiring curbs amid exploitation concerns
Bangladesh's new leader urged Malaysia to reopen its labor market to Bangladeshi workers, citing concerns over exploitation, recruitment abuse, and stranded-worker cases. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made the request to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during bilateral talks, emphasizing the need to address systemic issues before easing hiring restrictions.
- Bangladesh PM to visit Malaysia, China on first foreign tour
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is visiting Malaysia and China on his first foreign tour since taking office, focusing on trade and infrastructure projects including the Teesta initiative. The trip aims to strengthen economic partnerships, while relations with India remain strained due to a 2024 uprising and ongoing border disputes.
- Everything Bangladesh’s Rahman hopes to get from China
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit China, with defense issues unexpectedly highlighted despite the trip being officially framed around trade, investment, and business. Ashik Chowdhury, head of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, indicated broader discussions may occur.
- India keeps undermining the Bangladesh reset it claims to want
India and Bangladesh faced challenges in improving relations after Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took office, as India's actions undermined efforts to move past tensions stemming from ex-leader Sheikh Hasina's 2024 ouster and exile to India. Initial diplomatic optimism was followed by setbacks.
- Bangladesh PM’s foreign visit plans won’t cast a shadow on India-Bangladesh ties: Official sources
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman is expected to visit Malaysia and China next week, with official sources stating these plans won't affect India-Bangladesh relations.
- Why Bangladesh chose Malaysia and China before India for PM’s debut tour
Bangladesh’s new leader, Tarique Rahman, is set to visit Malaysia and China in June as part of an overseas trip highlighting an independent foreign policy. The decision to skip India is described as a move to achieve diplomatic balance rather than a snub.
- Rahman’s first foreign trip will shape Bangladesh’s new direction
Tarique Rahman, three months into his premiership of Bangladesh, has not yet made an official foreign visit, which itself carries diplomatic significance. As a leader who spent 17 years in London exile before winning a landslide election, his first trip will be strategically important for a nation of 170 million positioned between competing great powers.