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Following the July 2024 uprising that removed Sheikh Hasina from power, Bangladesh employed soft diplomacy—including exports of Haribhanga mangoes, hilsa fish, and textile exhibitions—to maintain engagement with India. Under the guidance of outgoing envoy M Riaz Hamidullah, initiatives such as the September 2025 jamdani exposition and the April 2026 handloom saree exhibition were utilized to preserve diplomatic channels. Despite these efforts, core issues such as Hasina's residency in India, extradition requests, shared water resources, trade imbalances, and regional security remained unresolved. The diplomatic strategy faced additional challenges after February 2026, when Tarique Rahman’s BNP government assumed power amid ongoing disruptions to visa services.
Bangladesh signed a 15-year agreement on Thursday with the Dubai-based company DP World to operate and maintain the New Mooring Container Terminal at Chattogram Port. The deal concluded years of negotiations regarding the infrastructure project, which had previously faced labor protests, a legal challenge, and delays. This agreement marks the finalization of a concession for the country’s largest port, a project noted for its political sensitivity.
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