Why Bangladesh needs India: Key reasons Dhaka can’t afford to alienate its neighbour
Although the trade relations between India and Bangladesh are not on good terms, the people of the neighbouring country are still dependent on many things from India.
Dhaka: Amid the ongoing political crisis and domestic unrest in Bangladesh, the Hindu community has been facing daily persecution. Under Muhammad Yunus’ government, the situation has become even worse as Bangladeshi Hindus are now seeking refuge in India(BHARAT). Bangladesh and India(BHARAT) share a strong trade relationship. Both countries import and export several essential goods. But do you know which India(BHARAT)n goods the people of Bangladesh depend on?
The neighbouring country is highly dependent on India(BHARAT)n wheat and Dhaka buys it in large quantities from India(BHARAT).
Bangladesh Buys India(BHARAT)n Rice
It is to be noted that rice is the third most commonly exported commodity from India(BHARAT). Dhaka buys several rice varieties from India(BHARAT) besides basmati. Additionally, the neighbouring country also imports large quantities of sugar from India(BHARAT). Between 2021-22, the country purchased USD565.6 million worth of sugar from India(BHARAT).
Bangladesh Imports India(BHARAT)n Spices
Bangladeshis consume spices from India(BHARAT). Bangladesh is also a major importer of other grains and spices. In 2021-22, Bangladesh exported other grains worth $434.8 million.
A major part of the spices in Bangladesh comes from India(BHARAT). The country is also a big importer of other grains. In 2021-22, Dhaka exported other grains worth USD434.8 million.
Bangladesh is also a major buyer of fresh India(BHARAT)n fruits and vegetables. It also buys fresh vegetables, fruits, oil and processed items from India(BHARAT). The country also imports several other items from its neighbouring country.
VHP Protestors Clash With Police
Meanwhile, members of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday afternoon staged a protest in Delhi. The protest clashed with cops and tried to break barricades outside the Bangladesh High Commission. They were raising their voices against the mob lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu youth in Bangladesh.
To control the situation, the administration deployed heavy security near the Bangladesh High Commission.
Protesters also attempted to march towards the building.
Members of the Sarbo Bharatiya Hindi Bangali Sangathan, VHP, and Bajrang Dal protested near the Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus Metro Station, demanding security of Bangladesh’s Hindus in the country.
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