Bangladesh skips BRICS summit amid tensions with India
The Indian government said Tarique Rahman received two invitations connected with the BRICS summit and a bilateral visit.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman did not attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi. The episode has intensified scrutiny of strained India-Bangladesh relations, particularly over Sheikh Hasina's presence in India.
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman did not attend the BRICS leaders' summit in New Delhi.
“a notable absentee was Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman”
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The Indian government said Tarique Rahman received two invitations connected with the BRICS summit and a bilateral visit.
“Rahman received two invitations”
AllegedBangladesh viewed Rahman's invitation to the BRICS outreach session as a snub because he was not formally invited to the summit proper as prime minister.
“these invitations were viewed as a snub”