BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

BANGLADESH-INDIA COOPERATION IN TRADE, INVESTMENT, AND CONNECTIVITY: A BANGLADESH PERSPECTIVE

Author: Mahfuz Kabir, Nahian Reza Sabriet

DOI Link: https://www.doi.org/10.56888/BIISSj2020v41n3a1

ABSTRACT

Bangladesh-India bilateral relations encompass manifold dimensions and varied prospects. Both countries have demonstrated positive performances in terms of economic growth, bilateral trade, and connectivity in regional and global platforms. This paper attempts to provide an insight into some of the key areas of economic cooperation between Bangladesh and India. It analyses the current traits in export and imports of goods and services, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), barriers of trade and inward FDI, and connectivity. It reveals that the two countries are not fully utilising the potential of each other to strengthen trade, investment and connectivity for optimising mutual benefits. It also reveals procedural constraints which led to asymmetrical outcomes for the countries. Finally, the paper suggests a nine-point agenda for Bangladesh to bring about positive outcomes in these areas.