A planned trip involving Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman has stalled amid continuing tensions between Bangladesh and India, with the two countries unable to move past the contentious question of former leader Sheikh Hasina, who is living in New Delhi, according to Al Jazeera.
Key facts
- A trip involving Tarique Rahman has stalled, according to Al Jazeera.
- India and Bangladesh have not moved past the contentious question of Sheikh Hasina, Al Jazeera reports.
- Sheikh Hasina is living in New Delhi, according to Al Jazeera.
A trip involving Bangladesh’s Tarique Rahman has stalled, drawing attention to strained relations between Bangladesh and India, according to reporting by Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera’s coverage refers to Rahman as prime minister.
At the centre of the friction is the unresolved question of Sheikh Hasina, who is living in New Delhi. Al Jazeera reports that the two countries have not been able to move past this issue.
Further details on the reasons for the stalled trip and the current state of talks were not specified in the material available for this report.
Why it matters
The dispute over Sheikh Hasina's presence in New Delhi has, according to Al Jazeera, stalled high-level engagement between Bangladesh and India, two neighbouring states.
Frequently asked questions
Why has Tarique Rahman's trip stalled?
According to Al Jazeera, the trip is stalled amid unresolved tensions between Bangladesh and India, though the report ties the broader friction to the contentious question of Sheikh Hasina.
Where is Sheikh Hasina living?
Al Jazeera reports that Sheikh Hasina is living in New Delhi.
What is the main issue between Bangladesh and India?
Al Jazeera reports that the two countries have not been able to move past the contentious question of Sheikh Hasina.