What happened
A senior Indian official named Trivedi met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, and Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) leadership attended or coordinated the security discussions. Trivedi also met another key Bangladeshi counterpart.
Background and earlier position
India–Bangladesh engagement includes political-level contacts and security coordination to manage cross-border risks. In security diplomacy, participation by an external intelligence agency such as Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) can reflect assessment and coordination on external security issues, while public disclosures typically avoid operational details.
What changed now
The update highlights the stated presence or coordination role of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) in meetings focused on security discussions between Trivedi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka.
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