Bangladesh needs to reset ties with India on a recent footing now that ousted premier Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League occasion now not maintain energy, Humayun Kabir, adviser to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, has stated, asserting that the 2 nations ought to work collectively for “mutual profit”.
Mr. Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Get together (BNP) on Friday (February 13, 2026) secured a sweeping victory with greater than two-thirds majority within the landmark parliamentary elections held on Thursday (February 12, 2026).
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In an interview to PTI on Saturday (February 14, 2026), Mr. Kabir pressured that the onus lies on India to recognise the modified political actuality in Bangladesh after the BNP’s resounding electoral mandate.
“The change has to return from the mindset in India. Sheikh Hasina and Awami League do not exist in as we speak’s Bangladesh anymore. The folks have given a transparent verdict in favour of BNP,” Mr. Kabir stated.
Mr. Kabir described Hasina, who fled to India after 2024’s August rebellion, as a “terrorist” answerable for the deaths of over 1,500 folks.
Mr. Kabir urged the Indian authorities to make sure that its territory just isn’t utilized by Hasina or different Awami League figures in ways in which might have an effect on stability in Bangladesh.
“India should not be seen as complicit in any actions that undermine Bangladesh’s sovereignty. As soon as that’s addressed, regular diplomatic cooperation can resume. We’re neighbours and may work collectively for mutual profit,” he added.
India on November 26, 2025, stated it’s inspecting a request by Bangladesh’s interim authorities to extradite Hasina and asserted that it’s dedicated to make sure the very best pursuits of the folks of that nation.
“We stay dedicated to the very best pursuits of the folks of Bangladesh, together with peace, democracy, inclusion and stability in that nation and can proceed to have interaction constructively on this regard with all stakeholders,” Exterior Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated.
Mr. Kabir highlighted the latest cordial telephone name between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Rahman, the place Modi prolonged an invite for Mr. Rahman to go to India at a handy time.
On the timing of such a go to, Mr. Kabir stated home priorities come first.
“Tarique Rahman will deal with settling the nation on a path of prosperity and financial safety. As soon as issues stabilise right here, he’ll take up worldwide engagements, together with the go to to India.” On Bangladesh’s strategy to the rising competitors amongst India, China and the U.S. in South Asia, Mr. Kabir stated the brand new authorities will pursue balanced relations.
“We are going to negotiate from a place of power with a powerful mandate from the folks. Nationwide curiosity and the well-being of our territory will stay on the centre of our international coverage,” he stated.
“What we would like is balanced relations. We’re not going to have relations with one nation particular, and we’re not going to have any disclosures on any agreements,” he added.
On minority security, significantly Hindus, Mr. Kabir dismissed considerations of communal violence in Bangladesh.
“Even through the 5 days with no authorities after the August rebellion, an unprecedented state of affairs, nobody attacked minorities. That exhibits communal concord right here. The issue does not exist in the way in which it is typically projected.” India has been expressing considerations over assaults on minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh.
The neighborhood has confronted a sequence of assaults, some deadly, after the killing of radical youth chief Sharif Osman Hadi in December.
Mr. Kabir additionally referred to as for stronger regional cooperation on counter-terrorism, together with in intelligence sharing.
“Isolation hinders progress. Elected governments should trade info and work collectively to trace extremists, terrorists and construct confidence.” Mr. Kabir reiterated {that a} BNP-led authorities would prioritise peace, prosperity and built-in financial and safety cooperation within the area and past, positioning Bangladesh as a strategic conduit for broader ties.
Bangladesh has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other different regional leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the nation’s subsequent Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, on February 17, based on a BNP assertion on Saturday (February 14, 2026).
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