Bangladesh-India relations

Unlike in previous elections, India has stepped back from a proactive role in shaping the electoral outcome. While China is backing Prime Minister Hasina, the U.S. is pushing back.

The country has shown diplomatic maturity and equipoise in its dealings with larger and rival powers.

Bangladesh’s relations with India and Pakistan have gone through inverse cycles of friendship and hostility.

The violent anti-Modi protests were just the latest sign that the government's outreach to Islamist groups has backfired.

Protesters in Chattogram and Dhaka denounced Modi and his visit to Bangladesh, sparking clashes with police and counter-protesters.

On March 26, Bangladesh celebrated its 50th Independence Day as well as the birth centenary of the country’s founding father.

Bangladesh has expressed interest in the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway, despite slow progress made to date.

China and Turkey are providing the opportunity for Pakistan to sit with Bangladesh again. Islamabad must do so with sincerity and self-reflection.

Transnational terror groups remain a challenge for India.

In the energy sector especially, Bangladesh aims to exploit the balance of power between China and India.

Since 2009, Bangladesh has greatly increased military purchases and capabilities.