Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Bangladesh seeks cultural ties to strengthen India relations
Bangladesh wants to make its relationship with India stronger by focusing on culture and tourism.
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh in India, M Riaz Hamidullah, said that both countries should work together more in areas like film festivals and tourism.
He mentioned that the total economic engagement between the two countries is around USD 35-38 billion, which includes trade, medical tourism, and students studying in each other's countries.
Both countries are also discussing ways to improve logistics and transit of goods.
The High Commissioner emphasized the importance of recognizing each other's differences and sensitivities to build a better future together.
He also mentioned that discussions are ongoing about allowing goods to transit through India to reach Bhutan.
Overall, both countries are trying to make their relationship stronger and more cooperative.
Bangladesh aims to strengthen ties with India through cultural and people-centric exchanges.
Economic engagement between the two countries is estimated to exceed USD 35 billion.
A Bengali film festival in Delhi is being discussed to boost cultural ties.
Both countries are working towards articulating a shared future and recognizing each other's sensitivities.
Bangladesh is expanding its port capacity, indicating potential future cooperation in logistics.
- Who
- Bangladesh and India
- What
- Cultural and economic engagement
- When
- Ongoing, with recent discussions
- Where
- India and Bangladesh
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties and economic cooperation
- High Commissioner
- M Riaz Hamidullah
- Estimated Economic Engagement
- USD 35-38 billion
- Goods Trade
- USD 12 billion
- Key Areas of Engagement
- Film festivals, tourism, logistics
- Shared Future
- Both countries aim to articulate a shared future
- Port Capacity
- Bangladesh expanding port capacity
- Transit of Goods
- Discussions underway for transit to Bhutan via India