India and Bangladesh

January 3, 2025 1:38 PM

India, Bangladesh to exchange detained fishermen by Sunday

The reciprocal repatriation process of 95 Indian fishermen detained in Bangladesh and 90 Bangladeshi fishermen detained in India began on Thursday, which is expected to be completed Sunday next, said the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry. “Bangladesh Coast Guard has initiated the process of handing over 95 Indian fishermen/crew members to the Indian Coast Guard and receiving 90 Bangladeshi fishermen/crew members,” said a press release issued by the Ministry on Thursday. Besides, two Bangladeshi ...

January 1, 2025 4:56 PM

Bangladesh’s Army Chief hails ties with India, emphasizes mutual dependence and fairness

Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, has praised the strong ties between Bangladesh and India, calling India an "important neighbour" on which Dhaka relies in many ways. In an interview with Prothom Alo, General Zaman highlighted the mutual dependence between the two nations, noting that many Bangladeshis visit India for medical treatment and that a significant amount of goods are imported from India. He emphasized that the relationship is built on a "give and take" dy...

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...