Diplomatic Iceberg: Bangladesh India Rift Runs Deep The deteriorating relations between Bangladesh and India are a stark reminder that beneath the surface of even the most stable diplomatic relationships, tensions can simmer for years before boiling over.
The Bangladesh foreign ministry's recent statement requesting a "propitious environment" for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to India has sparked renewed concern about the depth of the rift.
The roots of this tension stretch back to 2024, when then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India during an uprising against her government.