Q19: Describe India-Bangladesh bilateral relations in the context of contemporary issues. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words.) +15

India-Bangladesh relations, once marked by shared history and cultural proximity, are now shaped by strategic calculus, regional competition and shifting domestic politics.

India-Bangladesh relations were once called 'exemplar/model' for bilateral relations. However, recent ousting of PM Sheikh Hasina has created a set-back for the ties.

India-Bangladesh ties were marked by shared history & cultural proximity.

relations now shaped by strategic calculus, regional competition and shifting domestic politics.

India must:

· deliver on projects on time to earn goodwill.

· strengthen infrastructure development of Meghalaya's Diverse sea-link, boost People to People ties by liberalized visa regime.

· use multilateral platforms like BIMSTEC, BIMST& to tackle shared challenge.

India must exercise strategic patience and must trust the logic of geography in its entire Bangladesh ties.