Given the shared history and heritage between Bangladesh and India, neither country should allow tensions to escalate further. India is Bangladesh’s largest trade partner in South Asia and the second-largest in Asia, while Bangladesh is India’s biggest trade partner in South Asia and a significant export destination. Geographically, Bangladesh and India share one of the longest land borders between any two countries in the world. Major powers outside South Asia are already showing interest in the escalating tensions. Leaders who matter most must remain calm and engaged, regardless of the disruptions caused by fringe protest groups near diplomatic missions in Dhaka or Delhi.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 26, 2025 05:10 UTC