In a rare move, the Indian government has nominated former Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi as the next High Commissioner to Dhaka. Replacing career diplomat Pranay Verma, Trivedi’s appointment marks a "Washington-style" political deployment to Bangladesh, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks to stabilize relations amid Dhaka’s requests for the extradition of former leaders and increased energy support.
In a significant development for regional diplomacy, India’s Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed it is formally examining a request from Bangladesh for the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina. While the legal review continues, New Delhi is signaling a "business-as-usual" approach toward the new BNP-led administration in Dhaka, insisting that the strategic partnership will not be "held hostage" by the fate of a single individual.
A harrowing report from the UNHCR reveals that 2025 saw a record number of Rohingya fatalities at sea. With nearly 15% of those attempting the journey either missing or dead, and over 2,800 more taking to the sea in early 2026, humanitarian agencies are warning of a total system collapse without urgent funding.
Release of the US–Bangladesh trade deal text has triggered scrutiny over tariffs, sovereignty, and policy risks, as former officials and economists voice growing concern.
