1.11. Issues to resolved and future challenges

♤ The Teesta River Water issue remains to be resolved

♤ Tipaimukh project on the Barak River has been a sensitive issue for Bangladesh.

♤ The issue of illegal immigration is a sensitive issue for India and especially in states such as Assam. Where India remains sensitive to the issue of illegal immigrants, Bangladesh has consistently denied that Bangladeshis are illegally migrating.

♤ Favourable Trade conditions are especially important for Bangladesh

♤ Rohingya issue- it is a sensitive issue involving the migration of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar to Bangladesh. India as key regional player is expected to play a positive role in the issue in which China is also actively involved.

♤ Bangladesh goes to elections in 2018. It would be especially sensitive time for the relations.