Bangladesh stays away from BRICS summit; Sheikh Hasina says country could have gained economic and social benefits

Source: अमर उजाला | Original Published At: 2026-10-14 04:11:04 UTC

Key Points

• Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina described Bangladesh's decision not to participate in the BRICS summit in India as unfortunate.
• She said participation could have created new opportunities for Bangladesh's economic and social development.
• She argued that foreign policy should not be driven by personal anger or short-term political gains.
• She urged Bangladesh to pursue a wise, balanced and confident foreign policy.
• The remarks were made in a conversation with PTI.