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Nikita VermaAIR 30· 2082

Question 11GS3GS3

Despite certain challenges, the mutual understanding between India and Bangladesh has allowed the 'Golden Chapter' of the two countries to continue. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)

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India - Bangladesh cooperation has strengthened over time to emerge as strong neighbours relations. Recent Exchanges: (1) Exchanging corridor in R. Kurigram (2) River cooperation in R. Kurigram (3) Settlement of Maritime boundary disputes (4) Invited country to G20 summit Strengthened Cooperation between them: I Economic cooperation 1. Bangladesh - the biggest trading partner in S.Asia 2. biggest development partner of India today - extending 8 line of credits in last 8 years. 3. FDI hovering to $1509 million

II Security Cooperation I Both countries share continued close security cooperation and a) counter terrorism b) border crimes c) border management II Combating secessionism in north east India & changing safe havens (3) Deal in insurgency in terms of intelligence & security sharing III Connectivitydriven by the need to build resilient supply chains between two countries across region via rail, road, inland waterways IV Capacity building SATRC satellite & National knowledge network to boost digital capacity V Cultural ties strengthened through celebration of Bangladesh liberation Day

However, certain challenges remain including: i River Dispute: over sharing of transboundary rivers with Bangladesh, Teesta river sharing etc. ii Illegal immigrants: via porous borders fuelling timetable in Assam, & other N.E states iii Rohingya: Bangladesh is keen on bringing India's engagement for issue Rohingya iv Changi intervention: since presided in Bangladesh has increased thereby, which is worrisome for India. v Radicalisation: presence of groups like Jamaat-e-Islami, Hizbi forces etc. Yet despite challenges, India-Bangladesh relations seem flourishing at present and have thus being termed as 'Golden chapter' in bilateral relationship.

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Conclusion

Yet despite challenges, India-Bangladesh relations seem flourishing at present and have thus being termed as 'Golden chapter' in bilateral relationship.

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Topper

Nikita Verma

AIR 302082

Subject & Paper

GS3GS3

Topic

Land Reforms, Liberalization, Infrastructure & Investment

FDI

India-Bangladesh relations and cooperation

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