Bangladesh-India relations

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.

Can we save our republic?

The only way to preserve our newly acquired freedom is to put power where it belongs—to the people.

We must protect minorities from opportunist criminals

Recent incidents of violence complicate efforts to counter minority propaganda

A wake-up call for India’s strategic interests

By respecting Bangladesh’s sovereignty and prioritising dialogue, India can strengthen its position as a reliable partner.

Bangladesh-India relations / Bridging borders, building futures

To repair the fragile ties between our nations, the chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh can consider the following recommendations.

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

Dhaka-Delhi ties must be defined by respect and fairness

First high-level meetings since Hasina's fall touch on key bilateral challenges

December 10, 2024
December 10, 2024

India’s ‘concern’ over Bangladesh’s internal affairs and beyond

Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.

December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024

Why India cannot afford to undermine Bangladesh

Bangladesh and India stand at a crossroads; let us hope they choose the path of cooperation, not conflict.

December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024

The risks of turning symbols into battlegrounds

For both Bangladesh and India, the stakes are too high to let flag-related controversies derail progress.

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

We must respond firmly to the anti-Bangladesh campaign in India

National unity needed to expose falsehoods

December 3, 2024
December 3, 2024

India must protect Bangladesh's diplomatic missions

Hostile rhetoric, mobilisations by Hindutva groups fuelling unrest

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.