It also reflected the priority that India accorded to Bangladesh as part of its Neighbourhood First policy. In the near future, Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina will jointly inaugurate the Akhaura-Agartala railway line and the Rampal power plant. Unfortunately, when Bangladesh bought a submarine from China, then Indian leaders and media analysts asked, mockingly, who Bangladesh would fight. Despite its mounting dependence on China, Bangladesh is careful to balance its relations with Delhi and Beijing as it needs both of them for its growth. After passing the Citizenship Amendment Act, Bangladesh was labelled by many across the border as a country persecuting Hindus.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 03, 2020 14:48 UTC