According to reports, the newly appointed Minister will visit India ahead of Bangladesh's PM Tarique Rahman tour to the neighbouring country.
Top Bangladesh government sources told CNN-News18 that the minister will lead a high-powered delegation for a crucial two-day visit, serving as the strategic “advance guard" before the scheduled arrival of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Khalilur Rahman is slated to hold intensive one-on-one deliberations with his Indian counterpart, Dr S Jaishankar, and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, the Indian news channel reported.
This visit is not merely a courtesy call; it is being described by top government sources as a “major bilateral move" aimed at synchronising the security and economic architectures of both nations, reported CNN-News 18.
“Bangladesh relations are absolutely on track," a senior official told the news channel.
The official said: “We respect the new leadership in Dhaka and are looking forward to a productive engagement that addresses both immediate security concerns and long-term economic goals."
Top sources told CNN News 18 that both nations aim to significantly strengthen people-to-people ties, viewing the cultural and linguistic shared history as a “buffer" against geopolitical shifts.
The relationship between India and Bangladesh had touched a low point following the fall of former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government in 2024 amid severe protests against her regime. Ties further deteriorated during the interim government's rule.