While the United States is betting on a polarised world, China is doing everything it can to advance a more fragmented one.

The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.

After gaining independence from Britain in 1947, India was something of a poster child for the virtues of democracy – in stark contrast with China, which became a Communist dictatorship in 1949.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited China from 14-16 May 2015. Modi has been to China before as Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Since taking office last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to transform his country's relationship with China...