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Politics
India Denies Bangladesh PM Hasina Permission to Hold Political Events on Its Soil
✍️ The Daily Star
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 10:48 AM
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Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been denied permission by Indian authorities to conduct political rallies or events on Indian soil.
Indian authorities have announced that Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is not permitted to hold any political rallies or events on Indian territory. The decision was made by the Indian government and applies to all political activities that would take place on Indian soil. No further details have been released regarding the reasons behind the denial or the duration of the restriction.
The move comes amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges between India and Bangladesh, though no official statement from either side has elaborated on the implications for future visits. The ban effectively bars Hasina from campaigning or organizing political gatherings within India.
Observers note that the restriction could impact the bilateral relationship, but no immediate policy changes have been announced. The Indian government has maintained that the decision is in line with its domestic regulations on foreign political activity.
The move comes amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges between India and Bangladesh, though no official statement from either side has elaborated on the implications for future visits. The ban effectively bars Hasina from campaigning or organizing political gatherings within India.
Observers note that the restriction could impact the bilateral relationship, but no immediate policy changes have been announced. The Indian government has maintained that the decision is in line with its domestic regulations on foreign political activity.