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The erosion of India-Bangladesh ties after Muhammad Yunus came to power was unsurprising (File photo)

As ties with Bangladesh erode, India cannot afford to be strategically paralysed

December 24, 2025 1:58 pm

Bangladesh’s increasingly close relationship with both Pakistan and China threatens India’s security in the northeast. Combined with an increase in religious extremism, a new and high-stakes form of anti-Indian politics is growing in Dhaka

Bangladesh’s forthcoming election on February 12, 2026, has sharpened scrutiny of India’s political posture in Dhaka

What do Bangladeshis expect from India? Ahead of elections, both sides must change

December 22, 2025 2:52 pm

For India, the way forward is avoiding either endorsement or disapproval, engaging across the political spectrum, and clearly signalling readiness to work with whichever government emerges from a credible vote

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Economy and healthcare in 2024 to law and global affairs in 2025- 4 Key Questions You Must Know for Prelims and Mains

January 09, 2025 3:57 pm

As we have entered into the new year 2025, here's a recap of 2024's economy and healthcare with key areas to look in global affairs and law ahead.

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Protect Hindus in Bangladesh, don’t ignore their pleas: Uddhav Thackeray to PM Modi

December 13, 2024 5:55 pm

Uddhav Thackeray said if PM Modi can stop the Russia-Ukraine conflict to repatriate Indian students, he should also stop atrocities on Bangladeshi Hindus.

India, Bangladesh Army chiefs talk, discuss ‘issues of mutual interest’

November 06, 2024 7:40 pm

The virtual interaction between Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi and General Waker-Uz-Zaman is the first talk between the Army chiefs of the two countries since the political upheaval in Bangladesh in August.

Knowledge nugget of the day: Hilsa (ilish)

October 12, 2024 5:19 pm

Ahead of Durga Puja, Bangladesh reverses hilsa export ban as a 'goodwill' gesture for India. What is this fish and its cultural significance that you must know!

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Bangladesh Crisis and India: 4 Key Questions You Must Know for Prelims and Mains

September 10, 2024 5:49 pm

Bangladesh crisis has been in news for the past few weeks. Here's what you must know about India-Bangladesh ties and the recent developments.

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On Hasina’s invite, Reddy, Northeast CMs to visit Dhaka

September 12, 2022 1:35 am

While the invitation has got in-principle approval from the Indian side, it will now be routed through the Ministry of External Affairs for possible dates to be worked out.

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Sheikh Hasina’s visit signalled deepening of India-Bangladesh relationship. In times of regional turmoil, it needs careful nurturing

September 09, 2022 12:35 pm

PM Hasina has done much to deal with terrorism, and to deny a haven to anti-India groups, despite the anti-Bangladeshi rhetoric from the highest political echelons in India. But that doesn't mean that Delhi should take things for granted

Mature leadership in India and Bangladesh has not let minor disagreements threaten shared interests

September 09, 2022 12:33 pm

Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty writes: While bilateral ties will continue to grow, inimical forces will seek to undermine goodwill. Both countries must cooperate more closely against this menace if the future has to be secured for economic growth and prosperity