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This article analyzes Bangladesh’s diplomacy in its formative phase (1971–1975). It highlights the challenges of securing recognition, managing ties with India and the Muslim world, and joining international organizations. The study emphasizes Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s balancing act between India, the USSR, the US, and the Arab states.
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The body details the foreign policy dilemmas of a new state. Section One reviews the drive for UN membership and normalization of relations with Pakistan. Section Two discusses aid diplomacy and the role of the World Bank and IMF. Section Three examines the Non-Aligned Movement and OIC diplomacy. Section Four highlights the challenges of balancing India’s influence with outreach to China and the West. The conclusion underlines the formative role of early diplomacy in shaping Bangladesh’s identity and foreign policy trajectory.