India-Bangladesh ties have soured since Hasina’s ouster in August 2024. However, while high-level engagements have been rare, different bilateral mechanisms have continued to operate.
The annual report submitted to the US Congress by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission claims “Pakistan’s military success over India”, showcasing Chinese weaponry”.
Bangladesh is pressing India for extradition after ousted PM was sentenced by ICT-B for ‘crimes against humanity’. Treaty allows exception for offence having ‘political character’.
Despite tariffs, US remains India’s largest export destination, with $52.12 billion worth of merchandise exports in the first seven months of this financial year.
US aims to deploy first ISF contingents by January 2026, envisioning a peace enforcement mission—rather than a peacekeeping presence—with a total troop size of approximately 20,000.
Data shows Indian exports to the US in the first seven months of this financial year crossed $50 billion. Electronic & engineering goods, drugs & pharmaceuticals drive exports.
In its first ever structured deal, Indian LPG companies are set to import almost 10% of their total needs from US. Trump has been pushing India to purchase more American energy.
Dan Rogers also spoke of 'transnational repression', which Canada has accused India of being involved in, including Hardeep Nijjar's killing. He didn’t name Nijjar though.
While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
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