August 6, 2024 3:14 PM

Bangladesh crisis: India-Bangladesh trade at risk amid political turmoil

Amid the ongoing political unrest in Bangladesh, the longstanding trade relationship between India and Bangladesh is facing challenges. Both countries have been major trading partners, engaging in a wide exchange of goods and services. In the fiscal year 2023-24, the total trade between India and Bangladesh reached Rs 1,35,285 crore, with India holding a substantial trade surplus. According to Ajay Srivastava, founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative, India has a strategic interest in su...