India-Pakistan-China Dynamics: The Bangladesh Equation

During a parliamentary committee meeting, experts discussed Bangladesh's growing relations with Pakistan and China, amidst India's strained ties with Dhaka. The discussion highlighted issues like infiltration and regional cooperation to counter Chinese influence, emphasizing India's historical connection and proposing journalist exchanges for better engagement.

India's parliamentary committee held a discussion on Bangladesh's increasing proximity to Pakistan and China, examining the implications for India's foreign relations. Experts including former foreign secretary Shivshankar Menon and Riva Ganguly Das provided insights on strategic engagements.

Concerns arose over Bangladesh's interim government under Muhammad Yunus, with some MPs noting its impact on ties. However, figures suggest a decline in infiltration from Bangladesh, contributing to the debate on regional security dynamics.

Amid calls for reviving the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, MPs emphasized India's historical role in Bangladesh's liberation, proposing initiatives like journalist exchanges to enhance people-to-people connectivity and counteract growing Chinese influence in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)