- India,
- 21-Mar-2025 10:15 AM IST
Bangladesh-India: Recently, there has been an interesting turn in diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India. Bangladesh, which has been making various allegations against India till now, is now seen trying to negotiate with India. Bangladesh, which has adopted a tough stand towards India, is now having to change its policy.Attempt to negotiate with India in BIMSTEC conferenceBangladesh has requested to hold a bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bangladesh Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus during the sixth BIMSTEC summit to be held in Bangkok in the first week of April. However, India has not yet responded to this.It is worth noting that a big change is being seen in the attitude of Mohammad Yunus, who has been constantly accusing India, in recent times. Yunus, who is known for his anti-India policies after the coup, is now trying to improve relations with India.India is keeping a close eye on the China-Bangladesh meetingBefore this meeting, Mohammad Yunus is going to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 28. This meeting will be important for India because in recent times, Bangladesh has been seen leaning more towards China and Pakistan.What is the reason for the changing stance?After the coup, Mohammad Yunus had made many allegations against India, but now his tone has changed. He has recently said that his government has no intention of banning the Awami League, but action will be taken only against those leaders who have serious criminal charges against them.India's strategy and way forwardIndia is still keeping a close watch on this entire development. India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar recently met Bangladeshi advisor Tauheed Hussain in Oman. Both sides discussed regional cooperation and bilateral relations.There are signs from Bangladesh to improve relations with India, but this time India will take any decision only after careful consideration. Bangladesh's economic and strategic interests may be behind its changed stance, but India is now being more cautious in this matter.