Jaishankar's Dhaka Visit: Why He Met 3 Key Figures, Ignored Interim Head Yunus

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News18•31-12-2025, 23:51
Jaishankar's Dhaka Visit: Why He Met 3 Key Figures, Ignored Interim Head Yunus
- •EAM S. Jaishankar made a 5-hour diplomatic visit to Dhaka, focusing on Bangladesh's future power transition.
- •He met Tarique Rahman (BNP Acting Chairman), Dr. Asif Nazrul (Law Advisor), and Dr. Khalilur Rahman (NSA).
- •Notably, Jaishankar did not meet interim government head Mohammed Yunus, sparking widespread discussion in Bangladeshi media.
- •Meeting Tarique Rahman, son of Khaleda Zia, included delivering PM Modi's letter, signaling India's strategic outreach to BNP leadership.
- •The omission of Yunus suggests India's displeasure over security issues and a focus on future political parties over the interim setup.
Why It Matters: Jaishankar's selective meetings in Dhaka signal India's strategic shift towards future political players.
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