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Rashtrapati Bhavan retracts statement on Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's visit
✍️ Indian Express
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 08:54 PM
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The President's Office issued a statement confirming a visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, but later withdrew it, citing an error.
New Delhi – The Rashtrapati Bhavan released an official communique on Monday stating that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would be visiting India in the near future. Within hours, the same office issued a correction, withdrawing the earlier announcement and indicating that the information had been released in error.
The retraction was posted on the President's official website and shared through the Press Information Bureau. No further details were provided regarding the reason for the mistake or any rescheduling of the visit.
Both Indian and Bangladeshi officials have not commented publicly on the development, and diplomatic channels are reportedly reviewing the communication to avoid any misunderstanding.
The incident underscores the sensitivity surrounding high‑level diplomatic engagements between the two neighboring countries, especially in the current regional context.
The retraction was posted on the President's official website and shared through the Press Information Bureau. No further details were provided regarding the reason for the mistake or any rescheduling of the visit.
Both Indian and Bangladeshi officials have not commented publicly on the development, and diplomatic channels are reportedly reviewing the communication to avoid any misunderstanding.
The incident underscores the sensitivity surrounding high‑level diplomatic engagements between the two neighboring countries, especially in the current regional context.