With reference to the diplomatic developments between India and Bangladesh, consider the following statements: 1. Tarique Rahman's travel calendar currently includes a visit to India. 2. Sheikh Hasina is the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh. 3. Dinesh Trivedi serves as the High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India remains absent from Tarique Rahman's travel calendar despite outreach by S. Jaishankar

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 7 October 2026

Impact of political instability on regional diplomacy: a GS2 International Relations case study.

Why in news

High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met PM Modi to discuss Tarique Rahman's proposed visit to India, which remains unconfirmed despite diplomatic outreach.

Background

High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met PM Modi on October 7, 2026, to discuss the visit of Tarique Rahman. Negotiations were impacted by the August 5 press interaction of deposed PM Sheikh Hasina and claims by Humayun Kobir regarding the Awami League.

Facts for Prelims

PostDinesh Trivedi: High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh
FactSheikh Hasina: Deposed Prime Minister of Bangladesh
FactTarique Rahman: Proposed visitor to India whose travel calendar currently excludes India

Prelims practice question

With reference to the diplomatic developments between India and Bangladesh, consider the following statements:

Tarique Rahman's travel calendar currently includes a visit to India.
Sheikh Hasina is the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Dinesh Trivedi serves as the High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Show answer

Answer: (a) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: India remains absent from Tarique Rahman's travel calendar. Statement 2 is incorrect: She is the deposed Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

For Mains

Q. Analyze the impact of political instability in neighboring countries on India's regional security and diplomatic engagement in South Asia.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Diplomatic friction: Impact of deposed leadership's public statements on bilateral trust
Security vacuum: Risks of political transition in Bangladesh affecting border management
Strategic realignment: India's navigation of shifting power dynamics within the Awami League

Keywords: bilateral ties · diplomatic outreach · regional stability · geopolitical shift · strategic engagement

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