Immature: Sheikh Hasina slams Bangladesh PM for skipping Brics summit

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's decision to skip the BRICS summit in India was "immature" and damaged Bangladesh's national interest, former premier Sheikh Hasina has said, warning that foreign policy driven by personal reactions or short-term political calculations is inherently counterproductive. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Hasina said Bangladesh's participation at the summit of the influential grouping could have opened up new opportunities for the country's economic and social development, but that chance was lost. The former Bangladesh prime minister said if her presence in New…
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- Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 10:06 am IST
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