Assam: A key factor in India-Bangladesh relations

On 19 November 2022, a 55-member parliamentary delegation of Assam arrived in Bangladesh on a four-day visit. Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary led the group. The visit aimed to improve trade and connectivity between Bangladesh and the northeastern states of India.Bangladesh welcomed the delegation team with warm hospitality. This

Why pay too much attention to India?

This is an intense period of Indian election and in two places – West Bengal and Assam - Bangladesh is an important hate card that works to get votes.  Bangladeshis are painted as illegal immigrants who steal jobs and prosperity. The objective is to ignite fear and thus gain votes