Bangladesh-India relations

Bangladesh-India relations should be based on equity

There have been positive developments in connectivity between the two nations, including the revival of rail and road links, the utilisation of ports, and growing energy cooperation.

Bangladesh and India's new strategic dilemma

When evaluating India's current position, it is essential to consider broader geopolitical developments.

A troubling trend in relations emerging

India’s latest trade restriction shows the need for dialogue

Bangladesh's export dilemma post-transshipment ban

Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), talks with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star about India’s decision to revoke transshipment facility for Bangladesh and its implications.

Thaw in Bangladesh-Pakistan ties a welcome development

Pakistan should apologise for its 1971 role to smoothen transition

India knew of anti-Hasina wave but could not interfere

India was aware of an anti-Hasina wave building up in Bangladesh ahead of the overthrow of her government on August 5, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the Consultative Committee on External Affairs.

Can ‘engineering diplomacy’ solve Bangladesh-India water issue?

The 2024 floods underscore the shared stakes for both nations.

Bangladesh’s strategic crossroads in 2025 and beyond

Bangladesh’s policy must be one of strategic pragmatism, recalibrating alliances to safeguard its interests and promote long-term prosperity.

A message from one neighbour to another

Indians must hold their media accountable, and they must treat their neighbours as they want to be treated themselves.

December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024

A violation of diplomatic sanctity and breach of international law

Bangladesh is justified in demanding accountability.

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

Kolkata’s flag-burning incident must not recur

Such hostile acts will add fuel to the fire

November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024

The Indian media and Bangladesh-India relations

The bilateral relationship must be based on a "win-win" policy, rooted in mutual respect, non-hegemony, and the pursuit of shared prosperity and deeper understanding.

October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024

Chief Adviser Yunus's UNGA trip a critical turning point

Now is the best chance for Bangladesh to strengthen international cooperation.

September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024

No Yunus-Modi meeting at UNGA; foreign adviser to meet Indian counterpart

Yunus will not be meeting Modi as the latter will depart New York before the chief adviser arrives there for the UNGA

July 4, 2024
July 4, 2024

What’s the harm if India given transit?

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh cannot keep its doors shut in this era of globalisation and she wondered what the loss would be if India is given transit facilities.

July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024

The Bangladesh-India friendship dilemma

India’s current leaders along with big business oligarchy have been pursuing a one-sided foreign policy.

December 12, 2023
December 12, 2023

Bangladesh-India relations: An increasingly complicated friendship

Both Bangladeshis and Indians need to understand that they need each other in order to thrive.

June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023

‘Bangladesh will not feature in Modi-Biden meeting’

Maj Gen (retd) ANM Muniruzzaman, president of the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS), talks about the agenda of the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden with Golam Mortoza of The Daily Star.

September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022

"It is an honour to have met Hon PM of Bangladesh"

Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi today (September 5, 2022).