Since the establishment of an interim government led by Mohammad Yunus on August 5, the dynamics of India-Bangladesh relations have attracted intense scrutiny. Many wonder whether India has lost its closest ally in the neighbourhood. While this question looms, our focus today shifts to a vital, and often underappreciated, area of collaboration between these two nations: connectivity.

Over the past two decades, India and Bangladesh have steadily built a foundation of shared infrastructure and enhanced connectivity, aimed at fostering mutual economic growth and regional stability. Our discussion will delve into this investment in connectivity, guided by the unique insights of experts who bridge both practitioner and scholarly perspectives.

Speakers:

Amb. Riva Ganguly Das, former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, and Dr. Constantino Xavier, Senior Fellow, CSEP

Moderator: Riya Sinha, Associate Fellow CSEP.

All content reflects the individual views of the speakers. The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) does not hold an institutional view on any subject.