Bangladesh-India relations

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.

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.

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).

August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022

Who is responsible for Abdul Momen?

The government does not want to take responsibility for his public statements. Nor does the ruling party.

August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022

“Foreign Minister not a party member, AL shouldn’t be embarrassed”

Awami League Presidium Member Abdur Rahman today (August 20, 2022) said Foreign Minister Abdul Momen is not a party member and so there is no reason to misunderstand Awami League for the statement he made on seeking India’s help for sustaining the government.

August 16, 2022
August 16, 2022

What have we done with our strategic assets?

Strategic assets are those that demand attention from the highest levels of the state.