
ThePrint ThePrintAM: What was discussed in the meeting between NSAs of India & Bangladesh?
Nov 20, 2025
In a recent high-stakes meeting, India's NSA Ajit Doval and Bangladesh's NSA Khalil O. Rahman discussed crucial bilateral issues against the backdrop of political turmoil. Rahman’s early arrival sparked a series of diplomatic engagements, including an invitation for Doval to visit Bangladesh. The talks also touched on the Columbus Security Conclave, highlighting security cooperation efforts. Meanwhile, the context of former PM Sheikh Hasina’s sentence adds a layer of complexity to their diplomatic relations.
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Bilateral Engagement Persists Amid Strain
- India and Bangladesh continued high-level engagement despite political tensions after Sheikh Hasina's ouster.
- Ajit Doval and Khalil O. Rahman discussed the CSC's work and bilateral issues during Rahman's New Delhi visit.
Visit Came Right After Hasina's Sentence
- Rahman's visit occurred just 48 hours after former PM Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death by the ICTB.
- Hasina fled to New Delhi on 5 August 2024 and Dhaka has appealed to India for her return.
High-Level Relations Strained, Practical Ties Continue
- Political ties have soured at the top level, even as bureaucratic and sectoral contacts continue.
- Visits like Foreign Secretary Vikram Sahay's and other delegations show engagement at different levels persists.
