Last Updated on September 1, 2026 8:44 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
Zakir Hossain from Dhaka
Bangladesh has welcomed the cancellation of a New Delhi event featuring an Awami League-linked figure, describing it as a positive development amid ongoing diplomatic efforts between Dhaka and New Delhi. The Awami League, led by former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has had its activities banned in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said on Tuesday (September 1) that Dhaka saw the move as a positive indication that India was considering its concerns over political activities by Awami League leaders in India.
The event, scheduled at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia (FCC South Asia) in New Delhi, was cancelled after objections over the participation of an Awami League leader. The programme had listed a representative linked to the party, which remains banned in Bangladesh.
“We see this as a positive development. It shows that India is taking our concerns seriously,” Humayun Kabir said, adding that Dhaka expects no activities from India that could affect bilateral relations.
The issue gained attention after former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in India since leaving Bangladesh in August 2024, addressed a virtual media event in New Delhi earlier this month. Dhaka had strongly objected, saying political activities against Bangladesh should not be conducted from Indian territory. India, however, said it had no involvement in the programme and that it was organised by a private media organisation.
Humayun Kabir said Bangladesh wants to maintain a constructive relationship with India based on mutual respect and understanding. He added that both countries should remain focused on strengthening bilateral ties despite differences over sensitive political issues.
The development comes as Dhaka and New Delhi attempt to improve relations after tensions following the fall of Hasina’s government. Both sides have recently signalled interest in keeping diplomatic channels open and resolving differences through dialogue.