India’s Rice Exports Face Pressure as Prices Drop to Near Two-Year Low India’s rice export prices have fallen to a near two-year low this week, driven by a weak rupee and increased supply, while demand remains subdued. The situation is part of a broader trend affecting key Asian rice markets, with prices in other regions … Read more
India Urges Bangladesh to Expedite Deportation List Verification India has asked Bangladesh to expedite the verification of nationality for a significant number of Bangladeshi nationals currently in the country, as part of a larger effort to address the issue of unauthorized migration. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has highlighted the need for a timely … Read more
India’s Strategic Missteps in the Northeast: A Shift in Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy The Doklam Standoff and the Siliguri Corridor: A Reckoning for India In June 2017, Indian and Chinese troops faced off on the Doklam plateau in Bhutan, sparking a 73-day standoff that highlighted the strategic vulnerability of India’s northeast. The conflict arose from a … Read more
Bangladesh Cancels $21 Million Order for Indian Shipyard Amid Tensions Bangladesh has revoked a $21 million contract for the construction of an advanced ocean-going tug, originally awarded to India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilding & Engineers (GRSE). The decision marks a significant setback in bilateral defense cooperation between the two nations, which had been bolstered by recent … Read more