At midnight on 31 July 2015, around 50,000 people became citizens of India or Bangladesh after living in limbo for decades. Ending a prolonged dispute, the two nations swapped 162 enclaves on the border region, allowing the people living there to stay or opt out to the other country.

The Bangladesh–India border, known locally as the Radcliffe line (IB), is an international border running between the republics of Bangladesh and India that demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states.

Dec 5, 2024 · On Monday, a Bangladeshi mission in Agartala in the northeast Indian state of Tripura was attacked, eliciting a furious reaction from Dhaka. A day later, Dhaka summoned the Indian envoy in...

Dec 13, 2024 · Bangladesh and India share a complex relationship characterized by historical camaraderie and recurring tensions. This intricate interplay of cooperation and conflict has been further strained...

Dec 6, 2024 · A diplomatic dispute has since erupted as Hindu rights groups in India accuse Bangladesh of complicity in violence against Hindus and as Bangladesh’s government says India has exaggerated the...

Dec 11, 2024 · Bangladesh’s Strategic Importance for India. Geostrategic Value: Bangladesh’s location provides critical access to the Bay of Bengal and serves as an essential trade route to Southeast Asia. Regional Stability: Crucial for maintaining regional security and …

Dec 4, 2024 · Vandalism of a Bangladeshi diplomatic mission in India has ignited smoldering tensions over the treatment of minorities. Relations between India and Bangladesh, which have been on a downturn...

Jan 15, 2025 · India summons envoy: Why Bangladesh has objected to fencing along the border No defence structure can be constructed within 150 yards of the India-Bangladesh boundary by either side. But is wire fencing a 'defence structure'? Here is what the disagreement is all about, and what experts have to say.

1 day ago · Continuing India’s outreach, India’s foreign secretary visited Dhaka in December 2024, met the Chief Advisor, and reiterated India’s concern about the state of minorities in Bangladesh. In response, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, who described India-Bangladesh relations as ‘strong’, also raised the issue of Hasina’s stay in India.

Feb 7, 2025 · India and Bangladesh have successfully revived multiple railway links, improving regional trade and transit. The India-Bangladesh-Nepal trilateral hydroelectricity agreement is a promising step toward regional energy security. Strengthening initiatives like BBIN (Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal) connectivity can enhance economic growth.