Dhaka raises concerns with Indian diplomat, calling the incident “unexpected and unfortunate”.
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Bangladesh has formally protested after an adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was reportedly questioned for several hours at New Delhi airport.
Government strategy adviser Zahed Ur Rahman had travelled to India to attend a conference when he was stopped and questioned by authorities before being allowed to continue his visit.
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman described the incident as “unexpected and unfortunate”. Dhaka later conveyed its concerns to Indian Deputy High Commissioner Pawan Badhe.
India’s foreign ministry had not issued an immediate response to the matter.
The incident comes amid ongoing tensions between the two neighbours despite improved ties following Tarique Rahman’s election victory earlier this year.
Relations have remained sensitive since the 2024 uprising that removed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina from power. She has remained in India despite Bangladesh’s repeated requests for her extradition.
The two countries have also disagreed over Bangladesh’s claims that undocumented migrants are being pushed across the border without following agreed procedures.
Although recent border talks resulted in agreements on stronger intelligence-sharing and coordination, migration issues continue to strain relations between Dhaka and New Delhi.
