Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka to discuss enhancing bilateral relations ahead of the visit by Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to India. The meeting focused on people-centric cooperation aligned with the national development priorities of both countries. Verma expressed India's intent to foster a constructive relationship based on mutual interests. Khalilur Rahman is set to meet key Indian officials, including National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his visit. This marks the first visit by a Cabinet Minister from Bangladesh since the BNP government assumed office in February 2026. The discussions are expected to address the renewal of the Farakka Water Agreement, which governs the sharing of Ganges water and is crucial for managing water resources amid environmental concerns. The current BNP government is striving to normalize ties with India after a period of tension under the previous interim government.