Recent Issues in Bangladesh-India Relations: A Bangladeshi Perspective
Abstract
What are the recent issues in Bangladesh-India relations that determine the nature of the bilateral relations? This article is an attempt to investigate this question. It argues that there are a number of pertinent issues that determine the nature and state of Bangladesh-India relations. In this context, security, trade, visa, cricket, power, connectivity remain as vital issues. The article recommends that in this age of shared peace, security and prosperity, Bangladesh-India needs to explore and utilise the untapped potentials.
Keywords
Bangladesh, India, Cricket, Security, Connectivity, Trade, Water
Author Biography
Md. Abul Kashem
Professor and Chairman, Department of International Relations
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