India-Bangladesh relations, once marked by shared history and cultural proximity, are now shaped by strategic calculus, regional competition, and shifting domestic politics in both countries. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
India shares the longest land border with Bangladesh - highlighting shared history & proximity
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India shares the longest land border with Bangladesh - highlighting shared history & proximity
India-Bangladesh relations
Historical
1. Pre-Partition legacy as a common state of Bengal
2. Shared institutions before 1947
3. Similar journey to independence
Cultural Proximity
1. Linguistic ties between Bengali speaking population on both sides of the border
Modern situation of India's ties with Bangladesh
Shaped by strategic calculus
1. India's Neighbourhood First Policy to improve relations in Asia
2. Bangladesh's involvement in China's BRI initiative for economic growth
3. Indian response to BRI via BBIN & JIMEC projects
Shaped by regional competition
1. Textile race - both countries are prominent players in global textile markets
- Clear structuring with historical, cultural, and contemporary dimensions
- Inclusion of specific policy initiatives (Neighbourhood First Policy, BRI, BBIN, JIMEC)
- Recognition of dual nature of relations - cooperation and competition
Akshit Bhardwaj
India and its Neighborhood - Relations
India-Bangladesh Relations
Strategic relations and regional competition
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