A sustained commitment to dialogue and collaboration will be crucial for India and Bangladesh to foster long-term stability and prosperity in their bilateral relations. Elaborate.

Topic: India and its neighbourhood – International relations

Topic: India and its neighbourhood – International relations

3. A sustained commitment to dialogue and collaboration will be crucial for India and Bangladesh to foster long-term stability and prosperity in their bilateral relations. Elaborate. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Easy

Reference: Indian Express , Insights on India

Why the question: The third consecutive innings of the partnership between Indian Prime Minister Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina marks a pivotal moment in relations between the two South Asian neighbours. Key Demand of the question: To write about the various strengths and issues in Indo-Bangladesh relations and ways to overcome them. Directive word: Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Start by giving context of the question. Body: First, give a brief snapshot of India- Bangladesh relation and how it has progressed over the years. Economic, Energy, Security ties etc. Cite recent developments in it. Next, write about the issues still holding the relationship back – water sharing, illegal migration, trade imbalances, the Rohingya crisis. Cite examples to support your points. Next, suggest how those issues can be addressed. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a way forward.

Why the question:

The third consecutive innings of the partnership between Indian Prime Minister Modi and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina marks a pivotal moment in relations between the two South Asian neighbours.

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the various strengths and issues in Indo-Bangladesh relations and ways to overcome them.

Directive word:

Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Start by giving context of the question.

First, give a brief snapshot of India- Bangladesh relation and how it has progressed over the years. Economic, Energy, Security ties etc. Cite recent developments in it.

Next, write about the issues still holding the relationship back – water sharing, illegal migration, trade imbalances, the Rohingya crisis. Cite examples to support your points.

Next, suggest how those issues can be addressed.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a way forward.