Trust Must Flourish: Bangladesh Envoy Urges Closer India Ties Amid Strains

• Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah called for closer, meaningful cooperation with India on Victory Day.
• He stressed the need for trust, mutual understanding, and shared values despite recent diplomatic tensions.
• Dhaka recently summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma over concerns about anti-election activities by fugitive political figures like Sheikh Hasina in India.
• Bangladesh sought extradition of Hasina and Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and India's help to prevent use of its territory for election violence.
• India firmly rejected allegations, stating it doesn't allow its territory for harmful activities and supports free, fair elections in Bangladesh.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh envoy calls for stronger ties with India, emphasizing trust despite recent diplomatic friction.