Emerging Trends in Indo-Bangladesh Relations: A study of Unveiling 'New Horizons' in Bilateral Relations

Abstract

 The precondition for maintaining peaceful coexistence and socio-economic development is the prerequisite for maintaining stability in the adjoining region, the phrases apply equally to these two states as well as neighbouring countries. The main focus of this study is on India's relations with all countries in the Indian subcontinent, especially Bangladesh, and the diplomatic equation in the regional and international arena has taken a new turn in the last few years. Present study the content analysis and descriptive analysis method is used to complete this qualitative study. In order to complete this study based on secondary information has been taken from such as reports, books, journals, web sources, newspapers, etc. The major outcomes of this study were the very recently successful implementation of the forty years pending Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) signed between India and Bangladesh in 2015 and exchange of enclaves. In addition to resolving the 4096 km land border between the two countries, anti-state or cross border activities, illegal smuggling, human trafficking and illegal infiltration, border control work to be completed smoothly. Finally, Modi's 'Neighbourhood First' policy has also succeeded in creating a positive vibe in South Asia as well as 'chicken neck' corridor or the Dhaka-Shillong-Guhati and Kolkata-Dhaka-Agartala bus services through travel and trade agreements have ushered in a new chapter in the connectivity of other parts of the country with the north-eastern region. Above all, the most important part of anti-quota mass movement of students and the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the swearing-in of Mohammad Yunus as chief adviser to the interim government, now the biggest question arises as to which direction India-Bangladesh bilateral relations turn will take?