India, Bangladesh and a shared vision for the Indo-Pacific

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit to India signals an enormous desire on both sides to bolster their defence relationship and further expand cooperation in maritime security and ocean economy. This is especially important as India aspires to be a cornerstone of regional security and an effective, dependable and credible force to counterbalance China. As for Bangladesh, there seems to a growing recognition that, despite being a smaller country with limited capabilities, it has significant interests in the security of the Indian Ocean and is prepared to forge its own distinct course. Advertisement In recent years, India and Bangladesh have…