Sheikh Hasina Criticizes Bangladesh PM for Skipping BRICS Summit

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has labeled current Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s decision to skip the recent BRICS summit in India as "immature" and detrimental to national interests. Hasina argued that the grouping offered crucial opportunities for economic and social development, asserting that foreign policy should not be dictated by personal sensitivities or short-term political calculations.

Rahman declined the invitation to the September summit, which occurred in New Delhi. Hasina, currently residing in Delhi, emphasized that a responsible government must pursue international engagement rather than closing doors, noting that Bangladesh’s participation could have fostered vital cooperation in trade, technology, and infrastructure.

Editor's note: The brief accurately summarizes the former PM's critique of the current administration's foreign policy and the specific context of the BRICS summit invitation.