Modi has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi as a special guest, with the invitation announced by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam. Bangladesh is not a BRICS member, but the guest invitation signals outreach ahead of the September 12-13 summit. Islam said the invitation arrived at the Foreign Ministry and was forwarded to the Prime Minister’s Office, and that attendance will be decided by the PMO. Bangladesh emphasizes peace and stability in the region and hopes India will address its people’s concerns through democratic means. The BRICS host theme, Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability, indicates a broadened agenda beyond traditional economic issues. The reporting across outlets confirms the invitation and notes that the final attendance decision remains pending with Bangladesh’s government.