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For Successful Implementation of the Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh

Gautam Sen
December 29, 2015

It is essential in the interest of economic development and smooth rehabilitation of the affected people that funds as part of a comprehensive financial package be devolved to the West Bengal Government at the earliest.

The Need to Support Bangladesh in its Fight against Extremism

Anand Kumar
November 30, 2015

The international community should strengthen the hands of the Sheikh Hasina government. It has a proven track record of working against extremists and terrorists.

Notun Projonmo-Nayi Disha in India-Bangladesh Relations

Smruti S. Pattanaik
June 11, 2015
Notun Projonmo-Nayi Disha in India-Bangladesh Relations

While heralding a new era in building regional connectivity, the Modi government has taken what was a warm relationship with Bangladesh to a new high.

Agenda for Modi’s Visit to Bangladesh

Smruti S. Pattanaik
May 29, 2015
Agenda for Modi’s Visit to Bangladesh

In the true spirit of a democracy, Modi should reach out to leaders of all major political parties in Bangladesh and convince them of India’s intention to work as a partner in progress and development.

Domestic Politics of Bangladesh and India–Bangladesh Relations

Anand Kumar
September 2014

The foreign policy of a country generally changes incrementally but in the case of Bangladesh it changes dramatically towards India depending upon which political party or alliance is in power. The ideological cleavage prevailing in the country affects not only its domestic politics but also its relationship with its neighbour India. In this article an attempt has been made to explain why and how the domestic politics of Bangladesh affects India–Bangladesh relations.

The Rise of the Bengal Tigers: The Growing Strategic Importance of the Bay of Bengal

David Brewster
April 2015

The Bay of Bengal region is now growing in economic and strategic importance. The good economic prospects of many Bay of Bengal states are making the region a cockpit for Asian growth and a key economic connector between East and South Asia. This article looks at strategic developments in the Bay of Bengal and their implications for our understanding of the Indo-Pacific. It argues that the Bay of Bengal needs to be understood as a region with its own particular strategic dynamics and issues.

Delimitation of Indo-Bangladesh Maritime Boundary

Rupak Bhattacharjee
August 19, 2014
Delimitation of Indo-Bangladesh Maritime Boundary

In a recent judgment, the UN Tribunal has delineated the maritime boundary line between India and Bangladesh in the territorial sea, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf within and beyond 200 nautical miles (nm). Both the countries are pleased and hope to consolidate further their relationship.

Settling border disputes with Nepal and Bangladesh

Pushpita Das
October 10, 2014
Settling border disputes with Nepal and Bangladesh

Given that the onus for settling the border disputes with Nepal and Bangladesh is on India, the Indian government has to demonstrate political wisdom in evolving political framework that would satisfy the national interests of both India and Nepal as well as win over the domestic opposition to the LBA.

Border Fencing Will Not Stop Illegal Migration

Pushpita Das
December 26, 2014
Border Fencing Will Not Stop Illegal Migration

Unless fundamental factors such as vested political interests, economic compulsions and non-cooperation from Bangladesh are addressed effectively, illegal migration will continue to take place, fence or no fence.

Depoliticising Illegal Immigration from Bangladesh to India

Anand Kumar
January 2015

With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition coming to power in India in May 2014, the issue of illegal immigration from Bangladesh has come to the forefront once again. However, the fear is whether the debate over the issue will shed more light, leading to the resolution of the problem, or whether it will simply degenerate into political rivalry and polarisation. Illegal immigration figured prominently in the run-up to the 2014 parliamentary elections and was often raised by one of the leading political parties, the BJP.

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