ADVERTISEMENTConditions in Bangladesh are especially of importance for the region that comprises the eight northeastern states. Most people, not just in the Northeast but across India, have the erroneous impression that Bangladesh is inhabited by poor people. During the early period after Hasina’s ouster, there were extensive reports, especially in the Indian media, that Hindu minorities in Bangladesh were suffering extensive harm. However, the extensive attacks on the media, especially the offices of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo in Dhaka, revealed the entrenched prejudices of one particular group. India should go the extra mile, open up routes and trade facilitation, enable people-to-people connectivity and open the visa offices again.

Source: The Telegraph March 05, 2026 02:24 UTC