India celebrates 10 years of the Neighbourhood First policy but it is marred by conflicts in Bangladesh, Myanmar and others

Bangladesh - key pillar:

i) Largest trader - $500 bn

ii) Largest trading neighbor - $200 bn trade

iii) Cultural similarities of Bangladesh and West Bengal

iv) Historical ties - Indian Army + Mukti Vahini

v) Projects → Chatt gram + Mongla port [Yoddha for for detrucmat, storing]

Asphalt Ashama soil Link

vi) Border Exchange - 100% CAP Link

Recent disruptions:

i) Sheikh Hasina (India's good partner) unseated

ii) Anti India sentiment of the interim government

iii) Religious persecution of Hindus

iv) India retaliated → suspended Multi-Express dropped Transhipment access to Bangladesh

Other changes made:

i) Tightened security along border BOLD-QRT, CBMS (border management tools)

ii) Prevention of illegal trade [double of legitimate trade]

Conclusion:

i) Dialogue and diplomacy needed

ii) Prevention of illegal trade [double of legitimate trade]

— HARSHDEEP SAGAR · AIR 299