Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is expected to visit India between April 7 and 8, 2026, marking the first visit since the political shift in Bangladesh following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in August 2024. Key agenda items for the bilateral talks include the renewal of the Ganga water treaty, which is due for renewal by December 2026, and discussions on energy cooperation in light of challenges posed by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The Indian government is keen to fast-track negotiations on the treaty, which had stalled during the interim government led by Chief Adviser Mohammed Yunus. Rahman’s visit also aims to address the normalization of visa services for Bangladeshi tourists and business people, a critical issue for Dhaka. Additionally, the meeting will highlight the need for international cooperation on the Rohingya crisis, an issue Rahman has championed. His visit is seen as a step towards strengthening ties with the newly elected government in Dhaka and comes at a crucial time ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, where water sharing could become a political issue.