Diplomacy and Development: India-Bangladesh Relations in Modi Era

Abstract

India-Bangladesh shares a deep historical, cultural, and economically multifaceted relationship that has evolved over the period. Since the Modi government has assumed the office in 2014, bilateral relations have witnessed a significant development in terms of trade, cooperation, and geopolitical engagements. Although, there has been continuity and change through the course of history with its cordial and strained relations. In overall, the bond between the two has been of comprehensive relationship based on cooperation and collaboration till the oust of Bangladesh Prime minister Sheikh Hasina. It is in this light the present study seeks to analyse the bilateral relations between the two nations in terms of geopolitical and economic development. Also, would like to answer briefly the issue and challenges in recent times.