# Bangladesh navigates ties with China, India, and the US > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bangladesh-china-defence-procurement > Updated: 2026-08-13T17:55:11.000Z. Sources: 52. Developments: 16. In August 2026, diplomatic efforts to stabilize Bangladesh’s international relations progressed with both the United States and India. U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Sergio Gor met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, stating the United States has “strong confidence” in Rahman’s leadership and noting that stability has returned to the country. Following this meeting, Washington revised its travel advisory for Bangladesh to signal readiness for increased investment. Discussions between Gor and Rahman focused on expanding U.S. involvement in the IT and agricultural sectors, as well as urging Bangladesh to join the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative to secure supply chains for semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and critical minerals. Both nations also agreed to cooperate on health-sector testing regarding the Rohingya crisis. Simultaneously, Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met with Prime Minister Rahman to address recent bilateral friction caused by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s virtual media appearance from New Delhi. Rahman emphasized the necessity of a “conducive environment” for bilateral relations and urged India to expedite Hasina’s extradition. India responded that it is examining the request through legal procedures and denied involvement in her media appearance. During these discussions, India reaffirmed its invitation for Rahman to attend the 18th BRICS Summit outreach session in New Delhi this September in his capacity as Chair of BIMSTEC. As of mid-August, government sources indicate that Prime Minister Rahman may visit India as early as next week for bilateral engagement. If the trip proceeds, it would mark his first official visit to India since assuming office. While preparations are reportedly underway in both capitals, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam maintains that the visit has not yet been finalized, noting that timing depends on the Prime Minister’s schedule and the progress of bilateral discussions. ## Claims - Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi expressed confidence that a meeting between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Tarique Rahman could resolve bilateral issues. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been invited to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi in his capacity as the Chair of BIMSTEC. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the outreach session of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12‑13 September 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Bangladesh’s foreign ministry received the invitation and forwarded it to the Prime Minister’s office for consideration. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Bangladesh is the current chair of BIMSTEC and will host the BIMSTEC summit in Dhaka in 2027, marking its 30th anniversary. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Bangladesh has expressed interest in becoming a BRICS member, with China and Russia reportedly supportive. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The BRICS outreach session typically includes selected non‑member countries and regional leaders. (corroborated by 3 sources) - India’s BRICS chairmanship in 2026 uses the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Bangladesh government criticized Sheikh Hasina’s recent media interaction in New Delhi, stating it hurt national sentiments. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman may visit India next week Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman may visit India next week for bilateral talks, though officials say the schedule is not yet finalized. The visit could precede the upcoming BRICS summit. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-prime-ministers-india-visit-date-remains-undecided ### 2026-08-09: India's envoy meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to discuss bilateral ties Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to discuss resetting bilateral ties amid tensions over former PM Sheikh Hasina’s presence and activities in India. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-bangladesh-relations-high-commissioner-expresses-optimism-for-bilateral-resolution ### 2026-08-01: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Gains US Confidence as Travel Advisory Is Lifted U.S. envoy Sergio Gor praised Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's leadership, lifted the travel advisory, pushed for U.S. investment and Bangladesh's entry into the Pax Silica initiative, and discussed Rohingya aid. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahman-gains-us-confidence-as-travel-advisory-is-lifted ### 2026-07-30: Bangladesh Stresses Balanced Relations with India, China as US Envoy Visits Bangladesh says its ties with India and China are not zero‑sum, while a U.S. envoy’s visit and renewed India‑Bangladesh outreach signal a diplomatic reset. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-stresses-balanced-relations-with-india-china-as-us-envoy-visits ### 2026-07-30: Bangladesh PM Rahman's India visit spurs optimism from Indian High Commissioner Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Tripathi hailed Bangladesh PM Tariq Rahman's India visit as a step toward stronger Bangladesh‑India relations and expects a prompt invitation for a future visit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-pm-rahmans-india-visit-spurs-optimism-from-indian-high-commissioner ### 2026-07-29: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Invited to BRICS Summit Outreach Session in New Delhi India’s Narendra Modi invited Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to the BRICS summit outreach on 12‑13 Sept 2026 in New Delhi, as Bangladesh seeks future BRICS membership and prepares to host the 2027 BIMSTEC summit. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/narendra-modi-invites-bangladeshs-tarique-rahman-to-brics-outreach-session ### 2026-07-16: China-Bangladesh Economic Corridor Expands Influence in Bay of Bengal Bangladesh and China announced a China‑Myanmar‑Bangladesh Economic Corridor and port projects in June 2026, prompting Indian concerns over strategic implications for the Bay of Bengal region. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-bangladesh-economic-corridor-expands-influence-in-bay-of-bengal ### 2026-07-16: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Rejects Extremism and Delays India Visit Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman vowed to curb extremism while postponing a state visit to India amid water‑sharing disputes and diplomatic tension. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-prime-minister-tarique-rahman-rejects-extremism-and-delays-india-visit ### 2026-07-12: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's Beijing Visit Marks Shift Amid Ongoing Political Violence Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s June Beijing trip deepened China ties while domestic political killings continue, with rights groups citing dozens of deaths and officials disputing the trend. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-prime-minister-tarique-rahmans-beijing-visit-marks-shift-amid-ongoing-political-violence ### 2026-07-07: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Signs Major Agreements on China Visit Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman visited China, signing 13 MoUs on trade, infrastructure and water management, and announced a China‑Bangladesh community with a shared future, boosting ties and a new economic‑corr 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-prime-minister-tarique-rahman-signs-major-agreements-on-china-visit ### 2026-07-06: Bangladesh-India Relations Ease as Dhaka Secures $2.1 bn China Deal Bangladesh’s interim government secured a $2.1 bn China investment for Mongla Port and an industrial zone while agreeing with India on improved border patrols and visa resumption, easing regional tensions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-india-relations-ease-as-dhaka-secures-21-bn-china-deal ### 2026-06-28: Bangladesh-China ties deepen after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's Beijing visit Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited China in June 2026, securing a strategic “2+2” dialogue, multiple MoUs and key infrastructure projects, deepening bilateral ties under the Belt and Road plan. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-china-ties-deepen-after-prime-minister-tarique-rahmans-beijing-visit ### 2026-06-27: Bangladesh attracts $9.21 bn Chinese investment proposals Eleven Chinese firms have proposed $9.21 bn of investments in Bangladesh across energy, infrastructure, logistics and education projects, after meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and highlighting the country 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-attracts-921-bn-chinese-investment-proposals ### 2026-06-25: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman seeks Chinese trade and river cooperation, raising India tensions Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman met Chinese President Xi, seeking trade‑gap reduction, Chinese aid for the Teesta River project and broader Belt‑and‑Road cooperation, amid Indian concerns over growing China‑Bangla 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-faces-india-border-disputes-while-deepening-river-cooperation-with-china ### 2026-06-23: Bangladesh to purchase 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets Bangladesh plans to buy 24 Chinese J‑10CE fighter jets for about $40 million each, with a deal likely signed by August during PM Tarique Rahman's China visit, deepening defence ties and modernising its airforce 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-to-purchase-24-chinese-j-10ce-fighter-jets ### 2026-06-23: Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Starts Three-Day Official Trip to China Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman began a three‑day China visit, attending the World Economic Forum, discussing investment and a $2.2 bn fighter‑jet deal, after a brief Malaysia stop that yielded a labor‑market pact 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-pm-tarique-rahman-visits-china-to-deepen-economic-and-defence-ties --- Cite as: Bangladesh navigates ties with China, India, and the US. 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