Goa, Aug. 23 -- Tarique Rahman's proposed visit to New Delhi has been thrown into uncertainty as Bangladesh struggles to settle on a clear approach towards India. The visit, reportedly planned for the third week of August ahead of the BRICS summit, appeared to be moving towards execution before plans were suddenly put on hold.

According to diplomatic and Dhaka-based sources cited in the report, back-channel discussions between the two countries are continuing, but the immediate obstacle is Bangladesh's demand for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh Foreign Ministry spokesperson AKM Shahidul Karim has linked the issue to Rahman's proposed India visit, adding another layer of complexity to already sensitive b...