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India and Bangladesh ease ties with visa restart amid China concerns

India has resumed accepting tourist visa applications from Bangladesh, signaling an easing of relations between the two nations. This move comes nearly two years after visa services were suspended following protests that led to the ousting of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Analysts suggest this diplomatic step reflects New Delhi's prioritization of its relationship with Bangladesh, potentially paving the way for increased bilateral trade and other forms of cooperation. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Biman Mukherji ·

    India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concerns

    India’s decision to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals marks the clearest sign yet of a thaw in strained ties, but analysts say the deeper test will be whether trade links can be rebuilt while Dhaka courts Chinese investment near India’s sensitive eastern flank. India…