Indo-Bangladesh relation and opportunities

India and Bangladesh are connected through history, geography, ethnicity and a rich cultural heritage. Strong Indo-Bangla relations are the demand of the time for better strategic and diplomatic ties, as well as better future prospects of the people and economy of this region.

Both governments deserve credit for recently resolving a number of contentious issues such as the land boundary dispute, border and security management, etc. Both countries should also work together to share the water resources, promote river transportation and trade across international borders.

There are vast forests and wilderness zones across the India-Bangladesh border. A joint Indo-Bangla environment protection and conservation programme can greatly help in protecting the rich biodiversity of that region, endangered wildlife species and scanty forest resources. Such a programme can also help in reducing smuggling and human trafficking in the border areas as well as curb the unpredicted rate of poaching and illegal trade of endangered wildlife and forest resources in both nations.