Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, downplayed concerns about strained relations with India, insisting that the bond between the two countries remains strong despite recent tensions. He acknowledged some emerging disputes but attributed them mainly to "misinformation and propaganda."

In an interview with BBC Bangla, the chief adviser highlighted the deep historical, political, and economic ties between Bangladesh and India, emphasising that their relationship is too firmly established to be significantly affected.

"There is no way Bangladesh-India relations cannot be good. Our ties are close, and our mutual dependence is high. However, some conflicts have arisen, and I have described them as clouds that appeared in the middle. These clouds have mostly come from propaganda, and it is up to others to determine the sources of such misinformation," the chief adviser expressed.

The Chief Advisor emphasised that steps were being taken to resolve any misunderstandings between Dhaka and New Delhi while reinforcing bilateral cooperation. When asked about direct communication with the Indian government, he confirmed that diplomatic discussions were ongoing.

"There is constant communication. Their representatives are visiting here, and our officials are travelling there. I personally spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the first week," he stated this without providing details about the discussions.

India-Bangladesh relations have worsened significantly since Sheikh Hasina’s government fell last August amid mass student-led protests that resulted in over 1,000 deaths. The caretaker government, headed by a Nobel laureate, has faced ongoing criticism from India for its response to attacks on Bangladesh’s Hindu and other minority communities.

Meanwhile, 77-year-old Hasina has been in India since August 5, 2024, after fleeing Bangladesh following the end of her 16-year rule.

Political parties in Bangladesh are demanding early elections and a return to democratic governance. Yunus has indicated that elections could be possible by late 2025 but has made clear that he does not intend to run.