United News of Bangladesh

Describing Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as people’s persons, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Sunday expressed optimism about sorting out solutions to issues between the two countries if the two leaders meet. “I listened to his (PM Tarique) speeches many times…. He is a people’s person, our Prime Minister (Modi), too. I think when two leaders meet a lot of problems are sorted out. I have full confidence,” he told reporters. The High Commissioner said people are united and there will certainly be a solution. “I am very confident. There is nothing negative. Things remain positive.” He made the remarks after inaugurating the ‘Children Playing Area’ at the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in the afternoon. The High Commissioner said there is huge demand for Indian visas and the capacity is gradually increasing. On August 4, India confirmed that an invitation has been extended to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS Summit as the BIMSTEC Chair, while a separate bilateral invitation has been in place since February this year. India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, focusing on global cooperation, trade and sustainable development. "You would be aware that a formal invitation to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India was extended when he assumed office in February 2026," said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a media briefing in New Delhi.