Bangladesh NSA to Attend Colombo Security Conclave in New Delhi
XNEW DELHI, Nov 14: In a bid to broaden security dialogue amidst continued tension with Bangladesh, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will host Bangladesh interim government’s National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman next week.
An announcement from the Press Office of the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh said on Friday that upon invitation from Mr Doval, Mr Rahman will lead the Bangladesh delegation at the Colombo Security Conclave to be held during November 19-20 in New Delhi.
“His participation at the Colombo Security Conclave in New Delhi is in continuation of the Interim Government’s efforts to foster mutually beneficial regional cooperation,” the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing said, announcing Mr Rahman’s first visit to India since he took charge as NSA on April 9, 2025. Mr Rahman earlier served as the Chief Adviser’s High Representative for the Rohingya Issue.
“The Interim Government emphasizes regional cooperation as a priority and has actively participated in meetings of various regional bodies,” the Press Office said. Mr Rahman has been a proponent of extending humanitarian assistance to the people of Myanmar’s Rakhine province and has championed the ‘humanitarian corridor’ to support civilians in the conflict-affected region.
In recent months, Mr Rahman has emerged as a key diplomat for the interim government of Bangladesh and has often represented the country in exchanges with counterparts and partners in the United States, Qatar, China, and other nations.
(Manas Dasgupta)
