India denies involvement in Sheikh Hasina’s August 5 virtual media appearance

New Delhi says the event is organised by a private entity and it does not endorse any views expressed there

Dhaka has warned New Delhi that giving a political platform to Bangladesh's former leader could hurt the improving ties between the nations. Meanwhile, Assam is reeling from devastating floods. DW has more.

Sheikh Hasina is set to address the virtual press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club.

The MEA stated no government involvement in a private media event. The proposed forum concerns former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh sought clarification from India regarding its support for the event. Hasina resigned in August 2024 and has been living in Delhi. She faces a death sentence for c

Bangladesh has asked India to clarify its stance on exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s planned virtual address from New Delhi, warning that allowing political activities by a fugitive could hurt ‌improving bilateral relations. The remarks were Bangladesh’s first official response to Hasina’s planned appearanc

Bangladesh asks India to clarify stance on Hasina's planned New Delhi speech  Reuters

Dhaka expects India to ensure that no one used “Indian territory to make political statements or conduct any activities aimed at creating instability within Bangladesh”, a report from Bangladesh’s official news agency said

A 78-year-old Sheikh Hasina is set to address the virtual news conference at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club in the evening on August 5, event organisers said.