So at the end of July, when the Indian media began to talk about the collapse of relations between India and Bangladesh, I was curious about what storm had been brewed in the teacup. The aggressive, unilateral deals of recent years suggest that India believes the government of Sheikh Hasina is thoroughly beholden to it for its support. But as long as Sheikh Hasina is in power, she must always return that favour, is how the thinking in New Delhi goes. Bangladesh government needs mega projects Sheikh Hasina has so far accommodated these desires. In the Indian landscape, the Indian media and public will loudly decry Chinese interference in the country they see as their backyard.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 29, 2020 14:37 UTC