State minister says discussions on PM’s India visit are continuing, with no date fixed yet

When a decision over whether to accept an invitation from New Delhi becomes a statement in itself, it signals that Bangladesh-India relations have indeed entered a new phase.

Love, as innocent as one can imagine, folds into new political contestation in the ongoing divisive politics dominating Bangladesh-India relations.

India must provide satisfactory explanation, acknowledge its failure to follow protocol

On June 2, with a border conference six days away, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed spoke to reporters at the Secretariat and dismantled decades of Bangladeshi advocacy in a single sweep.

In a repeat of past experiences, India’s ties with Bangladesh, its immediate neighbour and strategic partner, are now entering another phase of recalibration.

That three-word formulation has become the defining doctrine of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the run-up to West Bengal’s two-phase assembly elections scheduled for April 23 and 29.

There are several areas where Bangladesh and India can collaborate.

There have been positive developments in connectivity between the two nations, including the revival of rail and road links, the utilisation of ports, and growing energy cooperation.

When evaluating India's current position, it is essential to consider broader geopolitical developments.

India’s latest trade restriction shows the need for dialogue

Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), talks with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star about India’s decision to revoke transshipment facility for Bangladesh and its implications.

Pakistan should apologise for its 1971 role to smoothen transition

India was aware of an anti-Hasina wave building up in Bangladesh ahead of the overthrow of her government on August 5, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the Consultative Committee on External Affairs.

The 2024 floods underscore the shared stakes for both nations.

Bangladesh’s policy must be one of strategic pragmatism, recalibrating alliances to safeguard its interests and promote long-term prosperity.

Indians must hold their media accountable, and they must treat their neighbours as they want to be treated themselves.

The only way to preserve our newly acquired freedom is to put power where it belongs—to the people.

Recent incidents of violence complicate efforts to counter minority propaganda

By respecting Bangladesh’s sovereignty and prioritising dialogue, India can strengthen its position as a reliable partner.