Caretaker Govt in Bangladesh is not friendly towards India: R N Ravi
1 week, 6 days ago

Caretaker Govt in Bangladesh is not friendly towards India: R N Ravi

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Noted security expert and Governor of Tamil Nadu R N Ravi said that northeast is certainly surrounded by hostile countries like China and Bangladesh but India’s security apparatus is strong enough to deal with any eventuality. Pointing out that India always believed in cooperative development with Bangladesh, Mr Ravi said that the caretaker Government in Bangladesh is not friendly towards India. The future looks bleak for Bangladesh.” On asked about China, Mr Ravi who was part of several Indian diplomatic mission to China, said that China cannot afford to go for a war with India. He said, “For decades after the 1962 war, India did not develop infrastructure along the international border with China fearing that China may use it.

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Dhaka’s darkest hour: Terror takes over Bangladesh, time for India to act
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Dhaka’s darkest hour: Terror takes over Bangladesh, time for India to act

Firstpost  

Bangladesh is a serious setback to India’s Act East policy, and if left unchecked, the nation may soon emerge as a terror hub in South Asia. It’s time for India to focus on its longer-term agenda of keeping Bangladesh free from terrorism In July 2024, when the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh called in the army to ensure law and …

Dhaka’s darkest hour: Terror takes over Bangladesh, time for India to act
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Dhaka’s darkest hour: Terror takes over Bangladesh, time for India to act

Firstpost  

Bangladesh is a serious setback to India’s Act East policy, and if left unchecked, the nation may soon emerge as a terror hub in South Asia. It’s time for India to focus on its longer-term agenda of keeping Bangladesh free from terrorism Supporters of the banned Islamist organisation Hizbut Tahrir march near Baitul Mokarram Mosque, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 7, …

Rajnath Singh Says ‘PoK Residents Will Demand Merger With India’, Also Talks Bangladesh Ties, ONOE
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rajnath Singh Says ‘PoK Residents Will Demand Merger With India’, Also Talks Bangladesh Ties, ONOE

ABP News  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir themselves would seek assimilation into India, as Islamabad is unlikely to return to the region willingly. Speaking to news agency IANS, Rajnath said, “The rate at which economic development has taken place and the way India’s stature has grown on the world stage, people of PoK have …

India-Bangladesh ties saw 'some challenges' due to 'propaganda', but are in 'good shape': Yunus
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India-Bangladesh ties saw 'some challenges' due to 'propaganda', but are in 'good shape': Yunus

Firstpost  

Yunus stated that connections between Bangladesh and India are ‘historically, politically, and economically’ so deep that even after recent unfortunate events, they are ‘in good shape’ and ‘will remain good in the future’ Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus. Reuters On Monday, chief adviser Muhammad Yunus stated that relations between Bangladesh and India “remain positive,” with no deterioration in bilateral …

Bangladesh has no option but to have good ties with India: Muhammad Yunus
4 weeks ago

Bangladesh has no option but to have good ties with India: Muhammad Yunus

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh has no option but to have good relations with India since the two countries are dependent on each other, though propaganda has given rise to “some conflicts” between them, interim government chief Muhammad Yunus said on Monday. During the interview, Yunus declined to comment on a question about Bangladesh Army chief Gen Waker-uz-Zaman’s recent call for an end to …

'Bangladesh, make up your mind what kind of ties you want with India’
1 month, 1 week ago

'Bangladesh, make up your mind what kind of ties you want with India’

Firstpost  

Jaishankar told Touhid Hossain, the interim government’s foreign affairs advisor, during a recent meeting in Muscat that Bangladesh ‘should not normalise terrorism’ Bangladesh must decide what sort of relationship it wants with India, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday. Jaishankar, speaking days after visiting Bangladesh foreign minister Touhid Hossain in Muscat, called out the interim administration in Dhaka …

'Bangladesh, make up your mind what kind of ties you want with India’
1 month, 1 week ago

'Bangladesh, make up your mind what kind of ties you want with India’

Firstpost  

Jaishankar told Touhid Hossain, the interim government’s foreign affairs advisor, during a recent meeting in Muscat that Bangladesh ‘should not normalise terrorism’ External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain. X/ @DrSJaishankar Bangladesh must decide what sort of relationship it wants with India, said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday. Jaishankar, speaking days after visiting …

India-Bangladesh ties should not be ‘regime-specific’, says Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser; pitches for Modi-Yunus meet
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India-Bangladesh ties should not be ‘regime-specific’, says Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser; pitches for Modi-Yunus meet

The Hindu  

India-Bangladesh ties should not be “regime-specific”, Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain said. After holding talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the 8th Indian Ocean Conference organised in Muscat, Mr. Hossain said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus may finally meet on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in April. In an interview …

India’s foreign policy: The unique challenge of Bangladesh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India’s foreign policy: The unique challenge of Bangladesh

Firstpost  

The current bleak situation in Bangladesh does not necessarily mean that the future is hopeless for India. However, responding to the unceasing attacks on the minorities and Dhaka’s growing proximity with Islamabad, which were interpreted as an undeterred Interim Government unveiling its policies directly challenging India, New Delhi lifted the embargo on Hasina, letting her vent out on online forums. …

'We are keeping an eye': India reacts to Pakistan ISI director & military elites' visit to Bangladesh
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2 months ago

'We are keeping an eye': India reacts to Pakistan ISI director & military elites' visit to Bangladesh

Firstpost  

Amid the growing military collaborations between Pakistan and Bangladesh, India stated that it continues to remain vigilant over the latest developments in the region which had the potential to impact its own national security India on Friday reaffirmed that it is keeping a close eye on the growing military engagements between Bangladesh and Pakistan following the ousting of former Bangladeshi …

Bangladesh: Testing India’s South Asia Doctrine
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Testing India’s South Asia Doctrine

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh’s latest demand for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition has illustrated how the country’s political crisis has cemented itself as one of the most pressing quandaries in the complex tapestry of India’s neighbourhood policy. “Plan B” focuses on “maintaining a working relationship with whatever regime is in power, incentivising the regime with the lure of cooperation, showing very clearly the power of …

Bangladesh — Track 2 can make way where Track 1 can’t
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh — Track 2 can make way where Track 1 can’t

New Indian Express  

As Bangladesh continues to confound us with its anti-India rhetoric, it’s time to understand the strategic basics of the situation. First, it’s important for us not to imagine that Bangladesh has become a sworn adversary and everything is downhill in terms of the bilateral relationship. It was good to hear the sane counsel of Bangladesh Army chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, who …

India calls on Bangladesh to implement existing border management understandings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India calls on Bangladesh to implement existing border management understandings

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India on Sunday called on Bangladesh to implement existing understandings for border management and to adopt a cooperative approach to combating crimes on the frontier against the backdrop of escalating tensions along the international boundary. Emerging from the meeting that lasted a little more than 30 minutes, Verma told reporters: “We expect that understandings will be implemented and …

‘India a neighbour, China a partner’: Bangladesh army chief on Dhaka’s ‘give & take ties’ with New Delhi
2 months, 4 weeks ago

‘India a neighbour, China a partner’: Bangladesh army chief on Dhaka’s ‘give & take ties’ with New Delhi

Firstpost  

Amid straining diplomatic ties, Bangladesh army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman has described India as ‘an important neighbour’ while distinguishing China as ‘a development partner’. In a media interview, he said Bangladesh has a “give and take” relationship with India Amid growing diplomatic strain, Bangladesh army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has created a flutter in his latest media interview, describing his country’s ties with …

Bangladesh Army Chief Emphasises India as Strategic Partner Amid Strained Ties
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh Army Chief Emphasises India as Strategic Partner Amid Strained Ties

Deccan Chronicle  

Speaking at a public event, Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman underlined the significance of India-Bangladesh relations, noting that the two countries share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties. He acknowledged India's pivotal role during Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971 and its continued support in various developmental and strategic sectors. “Our policies and actions will never go against India's strategic interests.” His comments come …

India ‘important neighbour’, want ties based on fairness: Bangladesh Army chief
2 months, 4 weeks ago

India ‘important neighbour’, want ties based on fairness: Bangladesh Army chief

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh is dependent in many ways on India, an “important neighbour”, and will not do anything that goes against New Delhi’s strategic interests, Bangladesh Army chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman has said against the backdrop of strained ties between the two countries. India has a lot of interest in Bangladesh’s stability, and the two sides share a give-and-take relationship that “must be …

India lodges 'strong protest' with Dhaka over Bangladesh leader's remarks
3 months, 1 week ago

India lodges 'strong protest' with Dhaka over Bangladesh leader's remarks

New Indian Express  

She fled Dhaka in a military plane in August, as mobs threatened her safety in the capital city. India and Bangladesh's relations have been strained since the formation of the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. On Thursday, New Delhi expressed concern over incidents of violence targeting Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh, stating that the interim government …

Trinamool, BJP leaders hit out at Bangladesh; BSF nabs more trespassers in West Bengal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trinamool, BJP leaders hit out at Bangladesh; BSF nabs more trespassers in West Bengal

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal took a dig at Bangladesh on Friday following reports of atrocities against religious minorities in the neighbouring country. BJP leader Dilip Ghosh told reporters on Friday that Bangladeshi forces do not match up to India and that political leaders in Bangladesh should think more deeply about the …

Does any neighbour have ‘India First policy’? asks opposition; EAM S Jaishankar says…
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Does any neighbour have ‘India First policy’? asks opposition; EAM S Jaishankar says…

Live Mint  

During the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, Congress MP Manis Tewari stressed the India First policy and asked if any neighbours have an “India First policy”. My question, therefore, is while India may have a neighbourhood-first policy, is there any neighbour of India with an India First policy?” Replying to this, EAM S Jaishankar said, “Before Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Jaishankar on India’s neighbourhood: Vigil up at Myanmar border, eyes on Bangladesh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaishankar on India’s neighbourhood: Vigil up at Myanmar border, eyes on Bangladesh

Firstpost  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar answered a range of questions on India’s neighbourhood policy in Parliament today. He called the reports of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh ‘a source of concern,’ while he also spoke about the situation along the Myanmar border India has reiterated its concerns over the attack on minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh, with External Affairs Minister …

Time for Bangladesh to smell the coffee: India is indispensable
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Time for Bangladesh to smell the coffee: India is indispensable

Firstpost  

India has, for its part, followed a calibrated approach of sending out a clear message to Bangladesh to be mindful of India’s security interests and protect the lives and welfare of its Hindu and other minorities The diplomatic language indicates that Misri during his Dhaka did not hold back his punches in outlining India’s concerns about the violence against minorities …

US urges India, Bangladesh to resolve differences peacefully
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US urges India, Bangladesh to resolve differences peacefully

Hindustan Times  

The United States has called for India and Bangladesh to resolve their differences peacefully. “We want to see all parties resolve their disagreements peacefully,” Miler said, responding to a question on the recent visit of India's foreign secretary to Bangladesh. During his visit earlier this week, foreign secretary Vikram Misri expressed New Delhi's concerns regarding the safety and security of …

Two to tango: On India-Bangladesh ties
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Two to tango: On India-Bangladesh ties

The Hindu  

Amidst fast-deteriorating ties between India and Bangladesh, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s one-day visit to Dhaka provided a much-needed outreach to the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus. These include India’s concerns over attacks on minorities, particularly Hindus, Bangladesh’s anger over ‘unwanted Indian interference’, and Ms. Hasina’s continued stay in India as Bangladesh calls for her to stand trial …

Mending Delhi’s ties with Dhaka
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mending Delhi’s ties with Dhaka

Hindustan Times  

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri’s visit to Dhaka — the first senior Indian functionary to travel to Bangladesh since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina regime in August — is a welcome pause since the ties between the two neighbours have been increasingly turning cold, if not hostile. Expectedly, the conversations in Dhaka on Monday — between Misri and the head …

India brings up safety of minorities in Bangladesh
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

India brings up safety of minorities in Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India on Monday conveyed to Bangladesh its concerns about the safety and welfare of minorities in that country, with foreign secretary Vikram Misri saying New Delhi wants to work with the interim government in Dhaka to take forward ties in a positive direction. At these meetings, Misri highlighted India’s support for a “democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive …

Misri Stresses on India’s Will to Build Positive Ties with Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Misri Stresses on India’s Will to Build Positive Ties with Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri on Monday held consultations in Dhaka with Bangladesh foreign secretary Mohammad Jashimuddin during his day-long visit to the volatile neighbouring country amid rising bilateral tensions. According to reports citing an official statement issued by Dhaka, the Bangladesh foreign secretary told Misri that “the issue of border killings undermines the spirit of friendly relations between …

FS Misri Meets Bangladesh Interim Govt Head Yunus, Says India Wants ‘Constructive, Mutually Beneficial’ Ties
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FS Misri Meets Bangladesh Interim Govt Head Yunus, Says India Wants ‘Constructive, Mutually Beneficial’ Ties

ABP News  

India-Bangladesh Ties: India and Bangladesh held wide-ranging talks Monday during the visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who called on the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, apart from meeting Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain and Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin. Speaking to journalists after the meetings in Dhaka, Misri said, “Today’s discussions have given …

India Bangladesh Relations Deteriorate Over Religious Tensions and Political Changes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India Bangladesh Relations Deteriorate Over Religious Tensions and Political Changes

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 05, 2024 18:22 IST - 6 MINS READ Can India’s foreign policy be reduced to looking at individual nations through a “Hindu” lens? There has been a vast increase in trade, electricity sales, a fuel pipeline, and myriad road and rail links between India and Bangladesh in recent years, and one can only wonder at an Indian …

Is Bangladesh inching closer to Pakistan? Should India be concerned?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Is Bangladesh inching closer to Pakistan? Should India be concerned?

Firstpost  

Bangladesh has removed the rule that requires Pakistanis to secure a ‘no objection clearance’ to get a visa to travel there. Mubashar Hasan, an expert on Bangladeshi politics and executive director of the Sydney Policy and Analysis Centre in Australia, told ThePrint, “It seems by normalising relationships with India’s arch-rival Pakistan, Bangladesh’s administration is signalling that it is not going …

'Live up to responsibility...': India urges Bangladesh to protect all minorities amid rising violence
4 months ago

'Live up to responsibility...': India urges Bangladesh to protect all minorities amid rising violence

Firstpost  

India on Friday expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and targeted attacks against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and called upon the Muhammad Yunus-led government to “live up to its responsibility of protecting all minorities” India on Friday expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and targeted attacks against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and called upon …

Is India's Influence in South Asia Diminishing?
4 months, 1 week ago

Is India's Influence in South Asia Diminishing?

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 21, 2024 20:28 IST - 5 MINS READ Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s decision to travel to Beijing first before his visit to India and Bangladesh demanding the extradition of its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are being viewed as acts of assertion of the two countries in South Asia that have so far been exceedingly …

Can India Salvage its Interests in Myanmar and Avoid Another Bangladesh-like Fiasco?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Can India Salvage its Interests in Myanmar and Avoid Another Bangladesh-like Fiasco?

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 14, 2024 18:06 IST - 9 MINS READ The surprise ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in Bangladesh has forced India to reassess its neighbourhood policy, particularly with regard to Myanmar. Reports, however, suggest that the army is fast losing territory and control to armed ethnic groups and forces owing allegiance to the National Unity Government, a …

India must engage with all sides in Bangladesh: Top policy analyst
6 months, 4 weeks ago

India must engage with all sides in Bangladesh: Top policy analyst

The Hindu  

The current state of relations between India and Bangladesh does not leave space for conventional diplomacy for Indian decision makers, a top policy analyst of Bangladesh has said. The end of the Hasina government need not be interpreted as the end of bilateral relations, he said, while also adding: “South Block should engage with the real stakeholders – the people …

Senior BNP leader urges India to take a relook at its relations with Bangladesh sans Sheikh Hasina
7 months ago

Senior BNP leader urges India to take a relook at its relations with Bangladesh sans Sheikh Hasina

New Indian Express  

DHAKA: A senior BNP leader has blamed an "ecosystem of former diplomats, bureaucrats, politicians, and think tanks" for creating a "bogeyman" to mislead the Indian establishment into believing that Indo-Bangla relations would deteriorate without the Sheikh Hasina-led BNP. Days after India raised the issue of the safety of minorities in Bangladesh, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury of the Khalida Zia-led Bangladesh …

India’s policy towards Bangladesh ‘completely failed’, says BNP leader Amir Khasru
7 months, 1 week ago

India’s policy towards Bangladesh ‘completely failed’, says BNP leader Amir Khasru

The Hindu  

India’s official policy towards Bangladesh “completely failed” as it was dominated by an “ecosystem” consisting of powerful civil servants, “plugged-in” retired diplomats, ideologues and journalists who prioritised security without feeling the political pulse on the ground, said one of the top decision-makers of the main Opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Speaking to The Hindu in Dhaka this week, Amir Khasru Mahmud …

The future of Indo-Bangladesh ties
7 months, 1 week ago

The future of Indo-Bangladesh ties

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh is facing one of its most turbulent periods. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The current political crisis in Bangladesh is based on a mix of old grievances and new revolts. As a close neighbor and longstanding ally, the way India handles these tremors will have enormous implications for future bilateral ties. Given the level of economic interdependence, any disturbance in …

The future of Indo-Bangladesh ties
7 months, 1 week ago

The future of Indo-Bangladesh ties

Hindustan Times  

Bangladesh is facing one of its most turbulent periods. This has raised questions on the internal stability of Bangladesh as well as its equations with India. As a close neighbor and longstanding ally, the way India handles these tremors will have enormous implications for future bilateral ties. Given the level of economic interdependence, any disturbance in Bangladesh can lead to …

Hindus in Bangladesh are facing violence for no reason, says Mohan Bhagwat
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Hindus in Bangladesh are facing violence for no reason, says Mohan Bhagwat

The Hindu  

Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said that Hindus are being subjected to violence for no reason in Bangladesh and added that that India has the responsibility to ensure they do not face any atrocities. Speaking on the occasion of 78th Independence day at RSS headquarters in Nagpur, Mr. Bhagwat said that the new generation must learn that …

The Yunus Paradox: Nobel laureate’s peaceful vision vs the growing fundamentalism in Bangladesh
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Yunus Paradox: Nobel laureate’s peaceful vision vs the growing fundamentalism in Bangladesh

Firstpost  

With the uncertain political landscape that lies beneath the developments in Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus’s leadership, though promising in the short term, may struggle to navigate the turbulent waters ahead Bangladesh is currently experiencing a historic political shift. The potential for increased radicaliation, cross-border terrorism, and a deteriorating situation for the Hindu minority in Bangladesh could strain India’s resources and compromise …

Accepting the realities of Bangladesh
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Accepting the realities of Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

As the situation in Bangladesh unfolds, television anchors and their guests outdoing each other in finding a new angle, a new accusation, or yet another conspiracy theory. Bangladesh citizen First, the discussion in whether or not India should have welcomed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina into India should take into consideration that everyone has a right to seek political asylum. …

Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia's BNP says 'difficult to cooperate' with India if it helps 'enemy' Sheikh Hasina
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia's BNP says 'difficult to cooperate' with India if it helps 'enemy' Sheikh Hasina

India TV News  

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, the key rival of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, has expressed frustration with India providing refuge to the 76-year-old leader after she was compelled to resign and flee the country after widespread protests. Anti-India activities and attacks on the Hindu community also grew significantly under the BNP and its possible return to power …

Ouster of Bangladesh's prime minister will test India's regional power, with Beijing’s on the rise
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ouster of Bangladesh's prime minister will test India's regional power, with Beijing’s on the rise

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The dramatic resignation of Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh …

GhoseSpot | How Bangladesh crisis will truly test Indian diplomacy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

GhoseSpot | How Bangladesh crisis will truly test Indian diplomacy

Firstpost  

Bangladesh is unfortunately fated to go through turbulent times, but the implications of its descent to anarchy can have serious implications for India India’s relationship with its neighbours have always been that of an affluent elder sibling whom the others love to hate. But could India not have cultivated other moderate politicians or silently promote potential successors to Sheikh Hasina …

Bangladesh violence: Sadhguru urges govt to protect Hindus, says 'Bharat cannot be Maha-Bharat if...'
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Bangladesh violence: Sadhguru urges govt to protect Hindus, says 'Bharat cannot be Maha-Bharat if...'

India TV News  

Spiritual Guru and founder of Isha Foundation Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Wednesday reacted to the reports of attacks on members of Hindu community, who are a minority, in violence-hit Bangladesh. Sadhguru sought prompt action by India to protect Hindus in the neighbouring country which plunged into violence which caused the ouster of Sheik Hasina from power and fleeing her country. …

Neighbourhood First at risk
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Neighbourhood First at risk

Hindustan Times  

The challenges for India from Sheikh Hasina’s ouster are daunting. Bangladesh’s centrality to the Neighbourhood First aspect of India’s foreign policy makes the developments in the country even more worrying from New Delhi’s perspective. India’s push for regional energy and transport connectivity is also an attempt to contain Chinese influence in Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. They vociferously opposed almost all …

Why India can’t afford not to engage with junta in Myanmar
8 months ago

Why India can’t afford not to engage with junta in Myanmar

Firstpost  

As India persists in its engagement with Myanmar, it must brace for the inevitable discomforts and remain vigilant to the region’s evolving dynamics India’s relationship with Myanmar is akin to donning a crown of thorns—an endeavour that yields scant solace yet necessitates unwavering resilience. India’s sustained endorsement of Myanmar’s military junta is a strategic imperative, laden with intricacies and ethical …

Bangladesh formally objects to India over CM Mamata Banerjee’s remarks
8 months ago

Bangladesh formally objects to India over CM Mamata Banerjee’s remarks

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India has received a formal diplomatic communication from the Bangladesh government objecting to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s remarks about giving shelter to any Bangladeshi citizens fleeing the neighbouring country while it was rocked by violent protests. Bangladesh foreign minister Hasan Mahmud said on Wednesday that his ministry had sent a diplomatic note on the issue to …

India is a political friend, China is a friend for attaining development: Bangladesh Minister
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India is a political friend, China is a friend for attaining development: Bangladesh Minister

The Hindu  

India is a time-tested political friend of Bangladesh, and China is a friend necessary for Bangladesh to attain its developmental goals, a leading member of the Bangladesh government has said, summing up his country’s “balanced diplomacy”. Addressing an event in Dhaka, which was held as a prelude to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s four-day visit to China that will begin on …

Anti-India Sentiment In Bangladesh Diminishing, Says Foreign Minister Mahmud
1 year, 1 month ago

Anti-India Sentiment In Bangladesh Diminishing, Says Foreign Minister Mahmud

ABP News  

India-Bangladesh: Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud Thursday said the anti-India sentiments in his country are “diminishing” even as he expressed his gratitude to New Delhi for the “continuation of democracy” there which was marked by the comeback of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the fifth time. “The anti-India sentiments there are diminishing… Anti-Indian elements are there in Bangladesh and those …

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