Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), talks with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star about India’s decision to revoke transshipment facility for Bangladesh and its implications.

Pakistan should apologise for its 1971 role to smoothen transition

India was aware of an anti-Hasina wave building up in Bangladesh ahead of the overthrow of her government on August 5, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the Consultative Committee on External Affairs.

The 2024 floods underscore the shared stakes for both nations.

Bangladesh’s policy must be one of strategic pragmatism, recalibrating alliances to safeguard its interests and promote long-term prosperity.

Indians must hold their media accountable, and they must treat their neighbours as they want to be treated themselves.

The only way to preserve our newly acquired freedom is to put power where it belongs—to the people.

Recent incidents of violence complicate efforts to counter minority propaganda

By respecting Bangladesh’s sovereignty and prioritising dialogue, India can strengthen its position as a reliable partner.

To repair the fragile ties between our nations, the chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh can consider the following recommendations.

Exploring the complexities of Bangladesh-India relations, cooperation, and challenges.

First high-level meetings since Hasina's fall touch on key bilateral challenges

Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.

Bangladesh and India stand at a crossroads; let us hope they choose the path of cooperation, not conflict.

For both Bangladesh and India, the stakes are too high to let flag-related controversies derail progress.

National unity needed to expose falsehoods

Hostile rhetoric, mobilisations by Hindutva groups fuelling unrest

Bangladesh is justified in demanding accountability.

Such hostile acts will add fuel to the fire

The bilateral relationship must be based on a "win-win" policy, rooted in mutual respect, non-hegemony, and the pursuit of shared prosperity and deeper understanding.