Bangladesh and India have both witnessed noteworthy strides in their bilateral relations in recent years. Breakthroughs like the Land Boundary Agreement, steps to stem cross-border terrorism, growth of cross-border trade and major investment projects are taking India-Bangladesh friendship to new heights. As India is aspiring for global eminence and Bangladesh is on its way to becoming a middle-income country, the partnership between the two neighbors are converting into a strategic alliance. While there are substantive reasons for the momentum to sustain, the challenges also need to be weighed carefully and the opportunities require careful and coordinated efforts to generate positive results.

Towards that end, The Institute for Policy, Advocacy and Governance (IPAG) organized the 2nd Chapter of the Bilateral Conclave Series on India-Bangladesh Relations: Chapter II – Deepening Cooperation and the Way Ahead on April 09 (Monday), 2018 at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The dialogue was participated by 20 eminent experts from both India and Bangladesh and provided a platform to have threadbare discussions on issues important for Bangladesh – India relationship.