Map 2.1: Bangladesh

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1.1. Background

♤ India and Bangladesh share land and maritime boundaries, ethnic ties across borders as well as trans-boundary rivers. Similarities in language, culture and development trajectory makes the relations special

♤ Geographical locations complement each other and present an opportunity for both to further develop their connectivity links and economies.

♤ India played a significant role in the creation of Bangladesh in 1971 by providing moral, material, military and diplomatic support to the Mukti Bahini and the leadership of the Awami League, especially Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

♤ India was the first country to recognize Bangladesh as a separate and independent state.

♤ The 1972 India Bangladesh Treaty of Peace and Friendship laid the foundations of good relations between the two Countries