The Big Picture : Strengthening India- Bangladesh Ties

In a reflection of their rapidly growing ties, India and Bangladesh on Thursday sealed seven agreements to expand cooperation in diverse areas, and restored a cross-border rail link which was in operation till 1965. The restoration of the Chilahati-Haldibari railway link and signing of the pacts, providing for cooperation in areas of hydrocarbons, agriculture and textiles among others, came at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina. In his initial remarks, PM Modi said Bangladesh is a key pillar of India's “Neighbourhood First” policy and it has been a key priority for him to strengthen ties between the two countries. In her statement, PM Hasina described India as a "true friend". The ties between India and Bangladesh have witnessed an upswing in the last few years. Both sides have scaled up trade and economic engagement besides implementing a number of connectivity and infrastructure projects. In this edition of the Big Picture we will analyse the strengthening India-Bangladesh ties.

Anchor:- Frank Rausan Pereira

Producer:- Sagheer Ahmad

Show- The Big Picture

Guest Name:-

1- Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty, Former Ambassador

2- Maj. Gen. Ashwani Kumar Siwach (Retd.), Strategic Analyst

3- Dr. Sreeram Chaulia, Foreign Affairs Expert

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