Trust Deficit Still Clouds India-Bangladesh Ties || The Gist

Five months after Bangladesh's elected government took office, relations with India remain shaped by a lingering trust deficit, according to Prothom Alo diplomatic correspondent Raheed Ejaz. Speaking to StratNews Global, Ejaz argued that many Bangladeshis feel India has yet to fully adjust to the country's new political reality following the upheaval of August 2024. At the same time, New Delhi remains uncertain about the future direction of Bangladeshi politics. He described rebuilding trust as the most important challenge facing both countries. Ejaz identified three major issues affecting bilateral ties. The first is the trust gap itself. The second is the continued presence of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in India, which he said remains politically sensitive in Bangladesh and should be addressed through diplomatic and legal channels. The third involves practical concerns that affect ordinary people, including visas, connectivity, trade restrictions, border management and water-sharing arrangements. He urged both governments to remove barriers that hinder travel and commerce while beginning negotiations on the Ganges Water Treaty before its expiry later this year. Ejaz also rejected suggestions that Bangladesh's engagement with Pakistan means it has forgotten the events of 1971, noting that Dhaka continues to seek a formal apology from Islamabad. He further argued that concerns about rising fundamentalism are often overstated and that Bangladesh remains committed to combating extremism. For Ejaz, the path forward is straightforward: mutual trust, mutual respect and recognition of each other's interests, beginning with easier visa access and progress on water-sharing issues. Watch the full interview to get deeper insights into a relationship that is important to both nations. #india #bangladesh #indiabangladesh #sheikhhasina #diplomacy #geopolitics =================================================================== Footage used in the video is also sourced from Reuters under our active subscription (Client No. S-88259) Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @stratnewsglobal   Join StratNews Global's WhatsApp Channel to get the latest updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb1W... Join Nitin Gokhale's Strategic Group WhatsApp Channel to get the latest updates from articles on our website and videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029... Since many of our well-wishers requested a UPI payment id to contribute and support us, here’s the link, which gives us 100% of what you choose: https://stratnewsglobal.com/support-us/ You can also click and buy a YouTube Super Thanks(the heart icon where you liked this video), which directly supports StratNewsGlobal, with 70% of your chosen amount. Leave your comments, questions, and feedback. Like and share our videos. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Click on the 🔔icon to get notified of our latest uploads. To get instant updates join our telegram circle - https://t.me/stratnewsglobalbroadcast    / @sng_news   For latest global news and quick, to the point analysis of developments around the globe.    / @stratnewsglobal_tech   For the latest news and developments on space, science & technology.