Bangladesh is a key pillar of India's Neighbourhood First policy, but recent developments on both sides threaten to disrupt the 'Sonali Adhyaya' in bilateral relations. Analyze.

India played crucial role in birth of Bangladesh. The pursuit of Sonali Adhyaya has live turbulence in earlier strong relations. [Diagram showing Bangladesh region with borders, labeled: Bangladesh as key pillar of Indian foreign policy with map showing Mizoram, North East, India, Bangladesh, Bay of Bengal, with notation 'fig: Bangladesh region'] Bangladesh on key pillar of Indian foreign policy: 1) Neighborhood policy - Mizoram (Burma, North East) 2) SAARC doctrine 3) Act East policy 4) BIMSTEC 5) SAARC 6) Connectivity → BSBIN → BMIC (Bangladesh Myanmar, Bhutan check) → Agartala Akhaura link (Bhutan check) → Khulna Mongla port

Recent developments on: Indian side: • Asylum to Sheikh Hasina • Refusal of extradition: Moni Kumar sequel by Bangladesh govt • Export control subsulation affecting Bangladesh economy • Indian closures with USA & Bangladesh accuse USA of regime change • Indira China split being benefited by Bangladesh Bangladeshi side: • Caustic of Sheikh Hasina • Becoming Oliva jewelly utsit • Threatened to block alleged consulates • Isolated summit on humming with China & Pakistan • Allowed Pakistan exports from Khauldi port since independence for first time

Suggestions to alleviate Sonali Adhyaya: 1) Impending bilateral meeting between heads of state since Moni Kumar took control 2) Utilising regional platforms BIMSTEC to address tensions 3) Solving border infiltration problem 4) Inviting solution from third party China entry concerns 5) Cashing line of credit to Bangladesh to reduce claimed cheque diplomacy 6) Focus on successfully completing pending infrastructure project Moni Kumar should adhere to PPI Modis wording [two old priced] & better than two new friends to strengthen relations

— MD ISHTEYAQUE RAHMAN · AIR 354