Sheikh Hasina says Bangladesh PM’s decision to skip BRICS Summit was ‘immature’: Report

What happened: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina told PTI that PM Tarique Rahman's decision to skip last month's BRICS summit in New Delhi was "immature" and did not serve the national interest. Key numbers: BRICS summit held September 12 and 13. Bangladesh assumed BIMSTEC chairmanship in April 2025 for a two-year term. Hasina has been in Delhi since August 2024. Why it matters: Hasina said it was "deeply unfortunate" if her presence caused the skip, adding that short-term political calculations are counterproductive and bilateral ties cannot rest on one individual.

Sheikh Hasina criticizes Bangladesh PM's BRICS Summit skip as immature.

Sheikh Hasina criticizes Bangladesh PM's BRICS Summit skip as immature. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.