Bangladesh PM Tariq Rahman Skips BRICS Summit in India: Foreign Ministry Clarifies Reason Behind Absence

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-09-10 15:32:00

Diplomatic circles in the region are buzzing following definitive clarifications regarding Bangladesh's participation in the upcoming international economic gathering. Bangladesh Prime Minister Tariq Rahman will not be traveling to India to attend the high-profile two-day BRICS summit scheduled in New Delhi. Addressing swirling regional media speculation on Thursday, September 10, 2026, Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir formally addressed the matter during a press briefing, providing official context regarding the premier's travel schedule and diplomatic engagements.

Official Stance From Dhaka on Invitations and Representation

State Minister Humayun Kabir explicitly clarified that Prime Tariq Rahman was never formally invited to attend the multilateral BRICS leaders' summit currently being hosted in India. Putting to rest persistent rumors circulating across political forums, the Foreign Ministry categorically dismissed any notion that the Bangladeshi premier canceled a planned trip or deliberately snubbed the invitation. However, to maintain robust diplomatic engagement with member nations and global economic partners, Dhaka confirmed that the country will dispatch a designated official representative to participate in the summit proceedings on behalf of the government.

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