New Delhi. In diplomacy, message can be given even by not saying it directly. India's relations with Bangladesh have soured since the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government. India took many steps to improve relations with Bangladesh, but the attitude of the interim government formed there and now the BNP government of PM Tariq Rahman does not seem to be changing. Tariq Rehman's government has even said that it sees India only as a country. Whereas, India and Bangladesh have always been considered as good friends. After these maneuvers of Bangladesh, now India has also taken a step and given a message to the neighboring country.
Bangladesh appointed its new High Commissioner to Delhi more than a month ago, but India has not yet given approval to Bangladesh for his posting. This is being considered as a clear message to Bangladesh that when you do not consider us as an old friend but only as a country, then the green signal for the appointment of the High Commissioner will be given only when it is given. Bangladesh had sent the name of Asad Alam Siam to India as High Commissioner in Delhi. Asad is currently the Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh. He is experienced and has previously served as Bangladesh's ambassador to the US.
M. Riyaz Hamidullah is currently posted as High Commissioner in Bangladesh High Commission, Delhi. Hamidullah is to take over the post of Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva from mid-October, but due to the lack of approval from India for the new High Commissioner of Bangladesh, there may be a big gap at the diplomatic level between the two countries. Let us tell you that on the issue of Sheikh Hasina's extradition, the interim and now Tariq Rahman government of Bangladesh showed many colors to India. Apart from this, many anti-India statements were also made from neighboring countries. Under the Vienna Convention, when a country appoints an ambassador or high commissioner to another country, it cannot do so without the approval of the host country. The host country has the right to reject the appointment of a proposed ambassador or high commissioner.