India-Bangladesh relations

‘India is just another country’: Humaiun says Bangladesh wants to reset ties

PM Tarique to leave for New York on Sept 21 to attend UNGA, he says
13 September 2026

Bangladesh-India trade faces restrictions from both sides: Commerce minister

Bilateral trade stands at $12.75 billion, with Bangladesh exporting goods worth $1.89 billion to India, Khandakar Abdul Muktadir tells parliament
3 September 2026

PM may visit India, but ties must rest on equality and respect: Shafiqur

Jamaat chief says Bangladesh wants friendly relations with India based on mutual respect and equal dignity, while rejecting hegemony
21 August 2026

India withdraws notice that appeared to reveal preparations for Tarique Rahman’s visit

Rashtrapati Bhavan had scheduled a rehearsal for the Bangladesh prime minister’s ceremonial welcome before the statement was recalled
21 August 2026

India wants ‘constructive, forward-looking’ ties with Bangladesh: MEA

New Delhi says invitation to PM Tarique Rahman stands; fuel request under review, Hasina extradition to follow established process
18 August 2026

A conducive climate needed for Tarique’s India visit

Dhaka says bilateral visit has been under discussion for weeks
17 August 2026

India awards ICCR scholarships to 541 Bangladeshi students

Recipients set to pursue undergrad, postgrad and doctoral studies at Indian institutions
4 August 2026

Amid reports of Aug 5 event, Bangladesh asks India to prevent Hasina’s political speeches

Dhaka says political activities from Indian territory could undermine recent progress in bilateral relations
3 August 2026

India responds to Hasina’s stated desire to return to Bangladesh in Dec

New Delhi says there has been no change in its approach
14 July 2026

Can tourist visa resumption mend our bilateral ties with India?

Anti-Bangladesh rhetoric continues to emanate from influential quarters in West Bengal and across India’s political discourse, which has real consequences. It shapes how ordinary Indians perceive Bangladeshis and creates a climate in which hostility—at immigration counters and in public spaces—may become culturally normalised, making the stay of Bangladeshis anywhere in India fraught with anxiety and insecurity.
27 June 2026

Tripura mob killing of Bangladeshis exposes the accountability gap

India must bring to justice those behind the killings
19 October 2025

India's continued push-ins need better response

India's continued push-ins need better response
25 July 2025

India's lack of response to push-in objections deeply troubling

Bangladesh must step up efforts to ensure India stops its illegal operations
25 June 2025

India’s impunity at the border must end

Continued push-ins testing the limits of bilateral relations
29 May 2025

India's unilateral 'push-ins' in Bangladesh a blow to already strained ties

India must respect international norms in border conduct
8 May 2025

Impunity for border killings must end

Ensure justice for the murder of Felani, other Bangladeshis
8 January 2025

Why Dhaka-Delhi relations aren't like Washington-London

India often prioritises its own interests over Bangladesh’s legitimate needs.
2 October 2024

BSF must stop killing Bangladeshis

Recurrent border killings a thorn in bilateral relations
10 September 2024

India needs to pursue equal partnership with Bangladesh

If Bangladesh and India are to forge a more equitable friendship, three existing bilateral issues need to be addressed.
28 August 2024

How much more must the Teesta bleed?

West Bengal’s decision to divert more water from the river is extremely damaging to Bangladesh
18 March 2023