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The bilateral relations between the neighboring People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Republic of India, formally began in 1971 with India's recognition of an independent Bangladesh (which was formerly known as East Pakistan) following India's military intervention helping Bangladesh secure independence following the Bangladesh Liberation War.
At the outbreak of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the Joint Force including regular army of Bangladesh, Mukti Bahini and the Indian Military liberated then East Pakistan, leading to the establishment of Bangladesh. India's role in the independence of Bangladesh led to the development of strong bilateral relations.
However, Bangladesh has enjoyed a favourable relationship with India during governments formed by the Awami League in 1972 and 1996. At the outset, India's relations with Bangladesh were strong because of India's support for independence in 1971. During the independence war, many refugees fled to India.
Calling India's rival China a long-term friend of Bangladesh at this difficult time, Yunus said the strained relationship with New Delhi "hurts me a lot personally". "Bangladesh-India relationship ...
Diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India began to deteriorate after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina, a strong ally of India, following the Students-Peoples' uprising in July–August 2024. As the Indian media began a disinformation campaign against Bangladesh , the Indian government repeatedly expressed concerns over what they ...
Bilateral relations had improved in 1977 during the governments of the then-Prime Minister Morarji Desai of India and the then-President Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh; [4] in 1977 both leaders signed a 5-year treaty on water-sharing, but this expired in 1982 without being renewed. [1] [2] [3]
High commissioners of India to Bangladesh (15 P) Pages in category "Bangladesh–India relations" The following 48 pages are in this category, out of 48 total.
And the new Indian govt too were quick to realize the immense geo-strategic importance of Bangladesh in India's security paradigm and therefore Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj chose Dhaka for her first stand-alone foreign visit on 26–27 June 2014, where she met her counterpart Abul Hassan Mahmood and also called on Sheikh Hasina.