A comparison of the two joint statements provides valuable insights into the ways in which the bilateral relationship has evolved over the last two years. Nuclear was still at a exploratory stage in 2015; a foundational agreement has been signed in 2017. ‘Modi’ figured 42 times in 2015; 23 times in 2017. 2015: Hasina announced Bangladesh’s first satellite, the Bangabandhu Satellite-I, was scheduled to be launched in 2017, and appreciated the SAARC Satellite project being undertaken by India. 2015: Hasina requested Modi for immediate conclusion of the Interim Agreement on Sharing of the Water of Teesta as agreed upon by both governments in January 2011.

Source: Indian Express April 09, 2017 21:45 UTC