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India-Bangladesh Relations

India and Bangladesh are strengthening their partnership with new MoUs.

June 24, 2024

Key Points

  • 1The Modi-Hasina partnership marks a pivotal moment, with the signing of 10 MoUs.
  • 2Bilateral trade reached $15.9 billion in 2023.
  • 3Bangladesh can conduct rupee transactions up to $2 billion with India.
  • 4Infrastructure projects like the Akhaura-Agartala rail link are enhancing connectivity.
  • 5India supplies power to Bangladesh, with exports reaching 1,160 MW in 2023.
  • 6The Teesta water sharing dispute remains a bone of contention.
  • 7Border killings continue to strain bilateral relations.

Important Terms

India-BangladeshMoUsBilateral tradeTeesta water sharingConnectivity
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