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The political instability in Bangladesh followed by deterioration of ties with India have put a questioning face on observers vis-à-vis three relationship. Bangladesh—Pillar of Neighborhood First: Sharing significant land and sea border. Ex: Assam, WB, Tripura-Bangladesh river, Ganges. Can serve as overland route to the North East. Ex: Agartala-Dhaka corridor for Logistics development. Key partner in regional security. Ex: SAARC, BIMSTEC.

Trade and economic ties. Ex: Textile export to Textiles. Textile project for hydroelectricity. Cultural and ethnic ties. Ex: RN Tagore wrote both national anthems; Bengali spoken on both sides. Buffer against Chinese string of pearls in the ION. Ex: Historic ties from Liberation War of 1971. Recent Developments Threaten Small Adhiyay: Political instability in Bangladesh. Ex: Refuge to Sheikh Hasina has been not received well. Renewed sectarian violence.