US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Jaishankar to Attend Khaleda Zia’s State Funeral in Dhaka Amid Strained India-Bangladesh Ties
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will attend Khaleda Zia’s state funeral, signaling diplomatic outreach amid recent political tensions and strained bilateral ties.
- On December 31, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India at Khaleda Zia's state funeral in Dhaka, as Bangladesh announced three days of national mourning after her death earlier that day.
- The Indian government’s decision to send Jaishankar is being read as a diplomatic outreach to Dhaka amid plunging bilateral ties since Sheikh Hasina was ousted last year and is now in exile in India.
- Tarique Rahman returned last week from a 17-year exile and is now BNP acting chairman, describing Khaleda Zia as the 'mother of democracy,' while surveys show the party remains a frontrunner.
- With elections due in February and bilateral ties strained, Khaleda Zia's death and funeral gain political significance amid India's concerns over alleged Northeast insurgent shelters during her tenure.
- Born on August 15, 1946, Khaleda Zia was the first female Prime Minister of Bangladesh who helped restore democracy after military rule; former diplomats say her cooperation with Sheikh Hasina ended dictatorship but now fuels political rivalry.
Insights by Ground AI
23 Articles
23 Articles
Amid strained India-Bangladesh relations, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will attend Khaleda Zia's funeral in Dhaka. This is being seen as a diplomatic initiative by New Delhi. The return of Khaleda's son, Tarique Rahman, and his statements appear to open new possibilities for India.
EAM S. Jaishankar To Visit Bangladesh To Attend Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia’s Funeral
The External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar will travel to Bangladesh to attend the funeral of former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Khaleda Zia on 31st December.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources23
Leaning Left4Leaning Right5Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Right
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Right
42% Right
L 33%
C 25%
R 42%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
