Bangladesh has requested India’s cooperation to ensure that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is described by the government as a fugitive, and members of banned organizations are not allowed to use Indian territory to deliver political statements or carry out activities aimed at destabilizing Bangladesh.

The request was made during a courtesy meeting between Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister, Humayun Kabir, and newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon, Dhaka, on Monday (August 3).

During the meeting, the two sides discussed various aspects of Bangladesh-India bilateral relations, issues of mutual interest, and future cooperation. Both expressed optimism about further strengthening ties based on mutual respect, trust, and shared interests.

The meeting also touched on reports circulating on social media claiming that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina may deliver a public address on August 5.

Referring to the matter, Humayun Kabir conveyed Bangladesh’s expectation that India would ensure its territory is not used by Sheikh Hasina or members of any banned organization to make political statements or conduct activities intended to create instability inside Bangladesh.

He noted that such activities could undermine the positive progress achieved in bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries.

In response, Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi assured that the matter would be given due consideration and that necessary inquiries would be made while remaining attentive to the issue.

Both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining regular dialogue, constructive engagement, and continuous communication, expressing confidence that long-term and sustainable solutions to bilateral issues can be achieved through mutual trust and discussions.