INDIA BANGLADESH TIES
India and Bangladesh strengthened defence ties with new naval contracts
India and Bangladesh have strengthened their defence ties through a new deal signed after Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's visit to India. The Bangladesh Navy contracted India's Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers (GRSE) for an 800-tonne oceangoing tug, funded by Indian credit. GRSE also recently signed a deal for a dredger. The tug will aid in towing, berthing, and rescue operations, and can handle harsh sea conditions. The nations also agreed on further cooperation in maritime security, space, and counterterrorism.
Indian Navy chief Dinesh K Tripathi to visit Bangladesh from July 1 to 4
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi will visit Bangladesh from July 1 to 4 to enhance bilateral defence relations and explore new avenues for Naval cooperation. He will meet with his counterpart Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of the Naval Staff, and other senior leadership of the Bangladesh Government. The visit aims to strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between the navies of both countries and further solidify their all-encompassing partnership.
After fresh initiatives, India ties with Bangladesh are set to scale new heights
India sees Bangladesh as a "close and valued neighbour" with rapidly growing capabilities. For India, Bangladesh is the converging point of its "Neighbourhood First" and "Act East" policies besides the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) doctrine and New Delhi's Indo-Pacific vision. Bangladesh is also an indispensable partner in the development of India's northeastern region. On the other hand, Bangladesh values its relationship with India as "a major neighbour," "trusted friend" (PM Hasina's words) and a key development partner. India is the largest market for Bangladeshi products in Asia.
India shows interest in mega Teesta river conservation project
A major focus of the talks between the two prime ministers was to explore ways to shore up India-Bangladesh cooperation in digital and energy connectivity even as both sides resolved to work towards peaceful management of borders between the two countries.
Modi-Hasina talks: India, Bangladesh ink 10 MoUs; defence ties get a boost
India and Bangladesh signed 10 MoUs during the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi. The leaders endorsed a vision statement on peace and prosperity, renewing longstanding ties. The talks focused on defence ties, management of Mongla port, and cross-border power trade. India plans to send a technical team for the Teesta river conservation project, countering Chinese interest in funding the $1 billion project and constructing a special economic zone in the area.
India boosts defense ties with Bangladesh as it tries to become a counterweight to China
India and Bangladesh strengthened defense ties, signing agreements to enhance cooperation in maritime security, ocean economy, space, and telecommunication sectors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Bangladesh's inclusion in the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative, underscoring India's commitment to regional collaboration. Amidst close ties with China, Bangladesh seeks to balance relationships with India and the US. Both countries aim to boost river water sharing, energy cooperation, and infrastructure development through Indian investments. Bilateral trade between India and Bangladesh reached $15.9 billion in the financial year 2022-23, with India exporting cotton, vehicles, and electronics, and importing cereals and cement.
PM Modi holds extensive talks with Bangladesh counterpart Hasina
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive talks with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to strengthen cooperation in trade, connectivity, and energy. The two leaders have met ten times since 2019, making unprecedented transformations in their relationship. The focus of the talks is to impart new momentum to bilateral ties, including trade, connectivity, and energy. India and Bangladesh have been on an upswing in strategic ties, with India being its largest development partner and Bangladesh its largest export destination in Asia.
India, Bangladesh agree to start talks on comprehensive trade pact
India and Bangladesh have agreed to begin negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced after talks with Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina. Modi emphasized that Bangladesh is India's largest development partner and that New Delhi gives top priority to their relationship. The leaders also discussed enhancing defense cooperation, including defense production and modernization, and signed agreements in areas such as the digital domain, maritime sphere, and railway connectivity.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina arrives on two-day State visit to India
Newly-appointed Minister of State (MoS) Kirtivardhan Singh welcomed the visiting Bangladesh PM at the airport. This visit will give a "major boost" to India-Bangladesh ties, Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jaiswal said in a social media post.
"We should expand our horizon": Bangladesh PM's adviser on economic cooperation with India
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Private Industry and Investment Adviser, Salman F Rehman, emphasized expanding economic cooperation with India to strengthen bilateral ties. During Hasina's two-day state visit to India, Rehman highlighted interest in various sectors including energy, healthcare, FMCG, IT, and agriculture. He also noted the Confederation of Indian Industry's proposal for Bangladeshi businesses to explore opportunities beyond northeastern India. Both nations aim to enhance their economic collaboration, reinforcing the strong bond under Prime Ministers Modi's "Neighbourhood First" policy and Hasina's regional focus.
Bangladesh PM Hasina plans 2nd India trip this month before PM's Dhaka visit
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to visit New Delhi for a summit meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 21-22. The meeting is expected to focus on defence partnership, with both sides prioritizing cross-border connectivity initiatives, Indian investments in the Teesta special economic zone, Mongla port management, power trade, and a trade pact.
After Sheikh Hasina's invite, PM Modi to visit Bangladesh later this month
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning a trip to Bangladesh to maintain India's preeminent position in South Asia. Plans are afoot for a trip by Modi to Dhaka following an invite extended by Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina. Cross-border connectivity, energy, and business ties remain a priority for both nations. India would like to step up its security and defence partnership with Bangladesh.
Look forward to India, Maldives working together closely: Jaishankar
Union Minister S Jaishankar engaged in bilateral meetings with leaders from Maldives, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony. Jaishankar expressed optimism for closer cooperation with Maldives, praised ongoing relations with Bangladesh, and acknowledged progress with Sri Lanka. The meetings aimed to strengthen ties within India's neighborhood and the Indian Ocean region.
With neighbourhood leaders as guests, India focuses on Indian ocean region
India is inviting heads of state and government from Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, and the Seychelles to the swearing-in ceremony of the next Narendra Modi government on June 9. The focus is on the western and southern Indian Ocean (IOR), where India has been a security provider and first responder for decades. The other key overseas guests are Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, affirming long-standing ties and bolstering India's push to counterbalance Chinese influence in the immediate neighborhood.
Passenger movement through Maitri Setu to start in September, will boost India-Bangladesh connectivity
Passenger movement through the Maitri Setu, linking India and Bangladesh in South Tripura district, is set to begin by September this year, as confirmed by a senior government official. The bridge, inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on March 9, 2021, spans the Feni River, connecting Sabroom in India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh. The movement of goods is expected to follow after passenger operations commence.
India eyes Bangladesh's Mongla port
India is looking to operate the Mongla Port in Bangladesh and build a new terminal, aiming to counterbalance China's strategic presence in the region. PM Modi is expected to discuss this with PM Hasina, who plans to visit India soon. This move would expand India's port management in the Indian Ocean Region, following its operations in Chabahar and Sittwe ports. This comes amid concerns over China's infrastructure projects in neighboring countries.
Third term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India's rivalry with China grows
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes on boosting India's military preparedness and clout, focusing on expanding defense production and exports to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
India woos Bangladesh on Teesta amid China push
India is interested in financing Bangladesh's Teesta economic zone project, a dredging and development project aimed at turning the Teesta river belt into a zone of economic activity. India's interest was expressed during a meeting between Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, foreign minister Hasan Mahmud, and his counterpart Masud Momen in Dhaka.
Foreign Secretary Kwatra meets Bangladesh PM Hasina, reviews bilateral ties with top officials
In the first official visit of a high-level official to Bangladesh after the formation of the new government in January 2024 here, Kwatra also met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud and his counterpart Masud Bin Momen.
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