Bangladesh’s BRICS snub reflects lack of diplomatic maturity: Report

IANS | September 13, 2026 7:55 PM

Dhaka, Sep 13 (IANS) The Bangladeshi government’s decision to skip the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13 has cost the country a big diplomatic opportunity to engage with major global and regional powers, making the move hard to reconcile with the country's national interests, a report has stated.

PM Modi held 15 bilateral meetings in three days as BRICS Summit wraps in New Delhi

IANS | September 13, 2026 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) The highly successful 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India at New Delhi's Bharat Mandapam once again showcased Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tireless energy and commitment towards nation as he not only attended and addressed the summit sessions but also held as many as 15 sit-down bilateral meetings with the visiting Heads of State and government from Friday till late Sunday afternoon.