Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus on March 26, reiterating India's dedication to peace, stability, and prosperity in bilateral relations.
• Modi emphasized the shared sacrifices during Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War as the foundation of the India-Bangladesh partnership.
• President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to her Bangladeshi counterpart, underlining Bangladesh's importance in India's ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East’ policies.
• India continues to raise concerns with Bangladesh's interim government regarding attacks on minorities, which Dhaka claims are politically motivated, not communal.
• The political transition in Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's ousting has introduced challenges to the historically significant and strategically vital relationship between the two nations.