Bangladesh PM's Visit to India in Doubt Amid Confusion Over Ceremonial Events

Whether Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman will visit India or not remains in doubt. After the statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday, it was announced to cancel the Change of Guard Ceremony on Saturday, so that the formal reception of Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman could be fully rehearsed. Later this announcement was withdrawn. This announcement has created confusion about the status of this high-profile visit. Ah Withdrawal of this announcement, discussions have been held about the tension between New Delhi and Dhaka ahead of the BRICS Summit on September 1. This tension remains at the diplomatic level. The reason behind this is the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh is constantly demanding her extradition. Rashtrapati Bhavan issued a statement saying that there will be no change of guard ceremony on Saturday, 21 August 2026. A press release issued on this has been withdrawn. The statement further said that the formal reception of Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman from Rashtrapati Bhavan has been cancelled after the weekly reception.