[🇧🇩] Indo-Bangla Relation: India's Regional Ambition, Geopolitical Reality, and Strategic Options For Bangladesh

[Krishna with Flute]

Well this is certainly concerning and also - unprofessional.

Bangladesh is neither an officially declared nor "sworn enemy" of India - well at least not yet anyway.

To see the divulging of such personal bias of this nature from such a highly senior officer of the world's fourth largest army against a specific neighbor country (much smaller than India) which even six months ago was an official "friend of India" is at best a puzzlement and at worst, a sign of Indian official hypocrisy.

I hope our Army senior staff are under no delusion and are prepared for the absolute worst....Bangladesh for better or worse is seen as an enemy to India probably worse than Pakistan at this point.

For those idiots in Bangladesh including naive Chetona morons - I say "wake up and smell the hate".

Make alternate arrangements. Senior Indian people in their administration are not happy about Bangladesh being out of Indian grip and they will do their level best to sabotage our progress in any sphere globally. Period.

Bonhomie between Bangladesh and India officially is over, though between people on both sides of Bengal, some such bonhomie still might exist. But that will be of no use going forward for official visas, trade and cultural exchanges.

That is true.

 

[Saif]

India seeks mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh: Verma

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has reaffirmed India’s commitment to fostering a mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh, highlighting importance of both countries people as key stakeholders in this partnership. “India will continue to seek a stable, positi

thefinancialexpress.com.bd

India seeks mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh: Verma
BSS
Published :
Jan 26, 2025 18:12
Updated :
Jan 26, 2025 18:12

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has reaffirmed India’s commitment to fostering a mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh, highlighting importance of both countries people as key stakeholders in this partnership.

“India will continue to seek a stable, positive, constructive, forward-looking and mutually beneficial relationship with Bangladesh, in which our people are the main stakeholders,” he said during a reception marking the 76th Republic Day of India at a city hotel on Saturday evening.

Planning and Education Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud spoke at the event as the chief guest.

Verma said Delhi will continue to support a “democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh”.

“We remain confident that the reality of our cultural and societal connections and the logic of our interdependence and mutual benefit will keep guiding our relationship forward,” he said.

The envoy further stated that India believes the partnership between the two countries should benefit the common people on both sides, with their relationship remaining people-centric at its core.

“Our relations have always been people-centric, linked by familial and societal connections on both sides of the border. Our shared love for literature, music, and art defines our ties,” he said.

The high commissioner also expressed that India values its long-standing relationship with Bangladesh and wishes the people of Bangladesh well as they continue their journey.

“As a neighbour to whom we take a long-term view of our relations, our ties with Bangladesh derive strength from our belief that our peace, security, progress and prosperity are interlinked,” Verma noted.

The envoy stressed that both Bangladesh and India play crucial roles in the peace and development of the Bay of Bengal region.

“Our collaboration is vital to address shared challenges such as environmental sustainability and climate change,” he added.

The high commissioner also pointed out the strengthening interlinkages between the two nations, particularly through improved connectivity and economic engagement, which are bringing people, societies, and businesses closer.

“These transformative changes have unlocked the region’s growth potential, results of mutual sensitivity towards each other’s concerns and aspirations,” Verma said.

He emphasized that this mutual understanding will continue to guide the future development of Bangladesh-India relations.

As two aspirational societies, Verma reiterated that there is much both nations can offer each other and the wider region when they collaborate, turning their geographical proximity into new opportunities.

Reflecting on India’s historical journey, Verma remarked that 75 years ago, on January 26, 1950, the people of independent India adopted their constitution and declared India a sovereign republic.

“These 76 years have been an extraordinary journey, transforming India from a nation of impoverishment into a capable modern state, playing an increasingly important role in global progress and offering solutions to worldwide challenges,” Verma stated.

He also acknowledged Bangladesh’s pivotal role as a partner in this journey, with shared history, geography, culture, and traditions, bound together by the sacrifices of the Liberation War.​

 

[Saif]

মাথায় হাত কলকাতার হাসপাতাল মালিকদের, একাধিক বিকল্প বাংলাদেশের হাতে (Due to lack of Bangladeshi medical tourists, Indian hospitals and other businesses are suffering. Bangladeshi medical tourists are flocking to China and Thailand for treatment.)

 

[Bilal9]

মাথায় হাত কলকাতার হাসপাতাল মালিকদের, একাধিক বিকল্প বাংলাদেশের হাতে (Due to lack of Bangladeshi medical tourists, Indian hospitals and other businesses are suffering. Bangladeshi medical tourists are flocking to China and Thailand for treatment.)

This is Modi's dual strategy - sink the economy of West Bengal (Didi) and inconvenience Bangladeshi medical tourists at the same time.

At least Bangladeshi Medical tourists have alternate option, but Kolkata Dadas don't have any, their economy in many ways is going to be ruined.

This will backfire for West Bengal BJP leaders, they will lose in droves in the next election....Dadas are pissed.

 

[Saif]

This is Modi's dual strategy - sink the economy of West Bengal (Didi) and inconvenience Bangladeshi medical tourists at the same time.

At least Bangladeshi Medical tourists have alternate option, but Kolkata Dadas don't have any, their economy in many ways is going to be ruined.

This will backfire for West Bengal BJP leaders, they will lose in droves in the next election....Dadas are pissed.

I have no sympathy for the West Bengalis. Their media has been conducting hate campaigns against Bangladesh since the fall of Hasina regime.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

This is Modi's dual strategy - sink the economy of West Bengal (Didi) and inconvenience Bangladeshi medical tourists at the same time.

At least Bangladeshi Medical tourists have alternate option, but Kolkata Dadas don't have any, their economy in many ways is going to be ruined.

This will backfire for West Bengal BJP leaders, they will lose in droves in the next election....Dadas are pissed.

First one is wrong second one is right. After taking anti India and anti Hindu stand, BD should not accept any favor from India. BD should behave like Pakistan. Boycott everything of kafir Hindus.

 

[Saif]

The news item below talks about Bangladeshi medical tourists who have chosen Thailand instead of India for medical treatment.