Push-in attempts risk further strain on Dhaka-Delhi ties

Tensions between Dhaka and Delhi are rising due to increased push-in attempts of migrants across the border by Indian authorities. Experts warn that these actions, combined with unresolved water-sharing treaties and trade restrictions, threaten to destabilize bilateral relations.
Why it matters
The deterioration of relations between India and Bangladesh impacts regional security, trade, and humanitarian conditions along the border.
Porimol Palma Porimol Palma A man, along with women and children, surrounded by BSF men at zero line near Lalmonirhat on June 5. Fille photo: Star Continued attempts by Indian authorities to push people into Bangladesh could further strain Dhaka-Delhi relations at a time when both countries have significant stakes in maintaining stable ties, according to international relations experts.
The article focuses on the humanitarian impact and criticizes the actions of the Indian Border Security Force, reflecting a specific regional perspective.
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