Bangladesh India relations
Dhaka, Delhi ‘move to mend ties’
Bangladesh and India appear to be moving towards improvement in bilateral relations, with both sides signalling a thaw after months of strain that followed the ouster of the Awami League government in August 2024.
31 March 2026
Indian President Murmu writes to Shahabuddin ahead of Independence Day, stresses closer ties
Pledges to work on advancing regional peace, stability and prosperity
25 March 2026
Dhaka resumes visa services in India
All Bangladesh missions in India resumed visa services on Friday, signalling a step towards normalising relations between the two countries.
22 February 2026
Ties with India won’t be held hostage over Hasina: Fakhrul
Says Bangladesh will push for extradition but expand trade and development ties
16 February 2026
Bangladesh elections test ties with India as China deepens outreach
The February 12 poll will be the nation's first since a student-led uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's autocratic regime in August 2024.
8 February 2026
'India acted according to how it perceived its interests; we tried to protect ours'
Foreign adviser expects smoother Bangladesh-India ties under elected govt
5 February 2026
India allocates Rs 60 crore for Bangladesh, far below aid for other neighbours
Budget cuts Dhaka’s share by half as Bhutan remains top recipient with Rs 2,289 crore
1 February 2026
No proof Bangladesh failed to ensure security for Indians: Foreign adviser
Remark follows India’s decision to withdraw diplomats’ families
22 January 2026
Jaishankar’s visit: A positive move but requires more understanding
While the recent overtures from New Delhi to BNP may be seen in a positive light and an expedient move, it requires earnest introspection on India’s part to explore why bilateral relations between these two neighbours remain frosty at best.
2 January 2026
Bangladesh-India ties: A tragicomedy where populists take centre stage
In India, saffron extremists and propaganda machines have found Bangladesh to be a convenient punching bag.
29 December 2025
Crisis Group urges Indian, Bangladeshi politicians to act responsibly
Delhi must avoid provocation, Bangladesh should stop India bashing for political gains, says Brussels-based think tank
24 December 2025
Protests outside Bangladesh missions in several Indian cities over killing of Dipu Chandra Das
Groups demonstrate in Delhi, Kolkata and Hyderabad; security tightened around missions
23 December 2025
Delhi, Dhaka must dial down the heat
Diplomatic tensions lurching towards a crisis
22 December 2025
Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi suspends all consular and visa services
Development comes two days after a group held demonstration in front of the mission
22 December 2025
‘Why were protesters allowed into secured diplomatic zone?’
Foreign adviser rejects Indian press note about event in front of the Bangladesh mission in New Delhi
21 December 2025
‘India stayed silent for 15 years, now offers advice on election’
Foreign Adviser Touhid says India's advice on Bangladesh’s election not acceptable
17 December 2025
India responds to Bangladesh’s assertions after envoy is summoned
MEA says India has never allowed its territory to be used for activities against Bangladesh
14 December 2025
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy, urges arrest of Hadi attack suspects if they enter Indian territory
Foreign ministry accuses fugitives in India of plotting to disrupt election
14 December 2025
Dhaka-Delhi ties won’t get stuck over Hasina issue: Foreign adviser
Relationship with Pakistan had been deliberately kept in a bad state, he says
30 November 2025
Bangladesh conveys ‘serious concern’ to India over Hasina’s media access
Foreign ministry summons Indian deputy high commissioner
12 November 2025