‘National interest’ will guide BNP on Ganga Water Treaty renewal: BNP chair’s foreign affairs adviser
Bangladesh's new government, led by Tarique Rahman, will consider renewing the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty based on its national interest. Humaiun Kobir, foreign affairs adviser to Rahman, urged India to break from past tensions and recognize the change in Bangladesh's political landscape. Kobir also highlighted concerns about communal violence in India, urging a move away from divisive rhetoric that could impact bilateral relations. He emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and invited regional leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony.
17 FEB 2026
— Al Jazeera
Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman appointed two student leaders, Nurul Haque Nur and Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki, to his cabinet.
— The Hindu
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman to discuss strong bilateral ties and a shared civilisational bond.
18 FEB 2026
— Times of India
Prime Minister Modi invited Bangladesh's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Rahman to visit India, expressing commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
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