US EditionYunus Keen to Improve Ties with India, Says Adviser
Violence in Bangladesh led to diplomatic summons and protests, with the interim government seeking de-escalation and India signaling willingness to reciprocate, officials said.
- December 24, 2025, India summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner for a second time in a week amid protests over killings, while Mahesh Sachdev said Dhaka seeks de-escalation and India is willing to reciprocate.
- Violent incidents including a lynching in Mymensingh ignited unrest as Sharif Osman Bin Hadi was shot on December 12 and died after being airlifted to Singapore, while Dipu Chandra Das was beaten and set on fire on December 18.
- Authorities confirmed at least 12 arrests, while CR Abrar, Bangladesh's Education Adviser, visited Dipu Chandra Das's family on behalf of the Office of the Chief Adviser, pledging investigation and welfare support.
- Bangladesh approved buying 50,000 tonnes of rice from India as a gesture to mend ties, while experts say relations are at their lowest since 1971.
- Incidents targeting Indian Assistant High Commissioner residences, including stone-throwing in Chattogram, raised security concerns as Mahesh Sachdev said `It takes two to tango and if Bangladesh side is willing to play the game...` to end escalation.
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India, Bangladesh trying to come to grips with tensions in bilateral relations: Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev
Amid a downturn in India's ties with Bangladesh due to developments in the neighbouring country, former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev has said that the Interim Government in Dhaka would like the situation to de-escalate and India would be willing to reciprocate such sentiments.
'Yunus working to improve relations with India': Bangladesh's finance adviser amid strained ties
Bangladesh interim government's finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said their Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus was working towards improving trade ties with India despite prevailing tensions. Ahmed said Yunus wanted to keep Bangladesh’s economic interests separate from "political rhetoric” and he was himself engaged with several stakeholders over the issue. "The chief adviser is working to improve diplomatic relations with India, and he him…
After the “Golden Era”: Getting Bangladesh-India Ties Back on Track
Suspicion lingers between Dhaka and New Delhi after the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi premier whom India had backed. Further strain on ties would hurt both countries. Fresh elections in Bangladesh are a chance for the two governments to put the tensions behind them.
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indiandefensenews.inDon't Want Bitter Ties With Big Neighbour Like India: Bangladesh Leader
Bangladesh's Finance Advisor Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday that the interim government does not want a "bitter relationship with a big neighbour like India", and that they are aiming to develop bilateral relations.
Yunus working personally to mend India ties: Bangladesh leader offers olive branch
Bangladesh's finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed moved for reconciliation as ties between Delhi and Dhaka seemed to be in a free fall. He said that the head of the interim administration, Muhammad Yunus, was personally working to mend India-Bangladesh ties.
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