Bangladesh-Maldives call for SAARC revival, India hints at “country stymying the grouping”

The SAARC which is viewed as the brainchild of former Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman is receiving a push under the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-government of Tarique Rahman who happens to be the former’s son.

Shikha Salaria•Jul 28, 2026 08:48 AM

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

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Senior journalist who specializes in the coverage of South Asia, Middle East and India’s trade equations with foreign nations. Based in New Delhi, she has been covering India’s foreign policy, the office of the Indian Prime Minister, minorities, women’s rights and strategy. She has extensively covered India-Bangladesh ties, India-Pakistan relations and is currently focusing on covering the West Asia conflict.

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