Step back
The Governments of India and Bangladesh need to take a step back and look at the situation dispassionately. For Bangladesh, India has remained an all-weather partner. Allowing leaders to make conspiratorial accusations of interference will damage the goodwill built over the decades. For India, Bangladesh is an important bulwark in its ‘Neighbourhood First’ and ‘Act East’ policies. The fact is that any rupture in bilateral ties will be leveraged by China and Pakistan to further drive a wedge between the two nations. New Delhi and Dhaka need to do all that they can to ensure that protests remain peaceful.
Anany Mishra,
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Given the historical bonds and shared interests between India and Bangladesh, it is vital that efforts focus on de-escalation and a restoration of trust. Ensuring adequate security, resuming normal consular services and protecting people-to-people ties will be crucial to preventing any further strain on an otherwise close and mutually beneficial relationship.
Rukma Sharma,
Jalandhar, Punjab
Published – December 25, 2025 12:24 am IST
