With reference to the 81st UN General Assembly and Bangladesh's diplomatic engagements, consider the following statements: 1. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh plans to attend the 81st UN General Assembly. 2. Bangladesh has already accepted India's invitation for a bilateral visit. 3. The 81st UN General Assembly is scheduled to take place on September 21. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, is yet to accept India's invitations

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 15 September 2026

Bilateral vs Multilateral diplomacy: a GS2 International Relations case study on regional cooperation.

Why in news

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has yet to accept India's invitations for a bilateral visit and the BRICS summit, opting instead to attend the 81st UN General Assembly.

Background

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh plans to attend the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on September 21. State Minister Humaiun Kobir stated that the timing for a bilateral visit to India is still being finalized.

Facts for Prelims

PostTarique Rahman: Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Fact81st UN General Assembly: Scheduled for September 21
BodyBRICS: Multilateral grouping invited by India for a summit

Prelims practice question

With reference to the 81st UN General Assembly and Bangladesh's diplomatic engagements, consider the following statements:

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh plans to attend the 81st UN General Assembly.
Bangladesh has already accepted India's invitation for a bilateral visit.
The 81st UN General Assembly is scheduled to take place on September 21.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The timing for a bilateral visit to India is still being finalized.

For Mains

Q. Analyze the significance of bilateral diplomacy over multilateral forums in managing regional issues like the Rohingya refugee crisis between India and Bangladesh.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Diplomatic friction: Preference for direct bilateral talks over multilateral platforms to resolve regional security issues
Refugee management: Coordination challenges between India and Bangladesh regarding Rohingya influx
Geopolitical alignment: Impact of BRICS participation on India-Bangladesh bilateral relations

Keywords: bilateral diplomacy · multilateralism · regional cooperation · refugee crisis · geopolitical alignment

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