West Bengal and Assam apart, the other northeast states are demanding boosting India’s trade relations with Dhaka. These are the very factors that contribute to the rise of a new Bangladesh, the analysts observed. This is because the northeast states are much more inclined to boost trade relations with Bangladesh, and the federal government backs them up as well. The northeast states, too, demand that more border haats (markets) be opened so they can strengthen their ties with Dhaka. Moreover, the Indians are rethinking their ties with Dhaka as Bangladesh has already preceded India in terms of women’s education and employment, and child health.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 05, 2017 20:15 UTC