Analysts and international relations experts believe that Bangladesh's participation in the meeting is significant amid the apparent contradictory positions of India and China.
According to him, Bangladesh's inclusion would have demonstrated its serious intention to join the alliance, as invited foreign ministers from non-member countries would have had the opportunity to speak on security, development and stability.
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa initially formed BRICS. By its 15th summit last year, the group invited Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Iran, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia to join the group. Later, all except Argentina became its members.