Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain has said that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's Dhaka visit should be seen as a condolence call to attend the funeral of ex-PM Khaleda Zia and no diplomatic talks were held during the visit.
"It would be inappropriate to interpret this visit through the lens of inter-state relations or politics," Touhid told reporters on Thursday. He remarked that Khaleda commanded respect beyond Bangladesh and that participation in her last rites was "natural".
He emphasised her unique acceptance and respect among the Bangladeshi people, noting that "neighbouring countries acknowledge her stature, and all of South Asia recognises it".
Touhid's statement came a day after the Dhaka ...