India Bangladesh Relations During N.Modi’s Govt.: A Historical Study

Abstract

India-Bangladesh relationship have witnessed significant upswing over the last decades. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit during 6-7 June 2015 to Bangladesh has ushered in a new era a significant way and has fruitful on multiple fronts. A significant numbers of agreements and MoUs were signed covering two countries border, trade, investment, connectivity, infrastructure development, etc. This visit was seen as a watershed moment for the already warm relations between the two neighboring countries due to the recent passing of the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) by the Indian Parliament on May 7, 2015 was a noteworthy initiative of India and the promises for greater cooperation the visit held. In this visit, both the countries have signed agreements, three protocols, l4 memorandums of understanding and one letter of consent covered varied areas of cooperation: economic, trade and investment, security, infrastructure development, education, Science and Technology, ICT. None was disappointed as the two countries signed a number of agreements to further strengthen cooperation in a number of areas. Fruitful discussions were held in other areas of contention with the promises of resolution soon.