BANGLADESH-INDIA RELATIONS: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES

Shah Alam

doi:10.29121/granthaalayah.v7.i12.2019.318

Authors

Md. Shah Alam Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic History and Culture, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v7.i12.2019.318

Keywords:

Relations, Trends and Challenges, Bangladesh-India

Abstract [English]

The smooth relationship between Bangladesh and India is essential for these two neighboring countries as the relationship between the two countries is historical. The relations between the two countries are also highly significant for the international relations of South Asia. The good relations between these countries originated since the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. Seemingly, the good relations between them have been prevailing and continuing since the independence of Bangladesh. However, the relations between Bangladesh and India has been complicated and intricate. The historical legacies have often strained the relations between these two nations instead of cementing the bond through ancestral ties. The relations have been further complicated by the prolongation in resolving the disputable issues like waters sharing treaties, immigrant infiltrations, killings in the border, and so many. Hence, most of the Bangladeshi citizens believe that relations between Bangladesh and India are imbalanced. Thus, this paper argues that a combination of all these factors has, therefore, contributed to developing anti-Indian feelings among Bangladeshi citizens. This study aims to identify and explain the presence of such an antipathy towards India among Bangladeshi people. Upon exploring the underlying causes behind the anti-Indian sentiment among Bangladeshi citizens, the paper, finally, outlines some policy implications.

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