India plays its cards quietly in its backyard as diesel, dialogue, and diplomacy flow

Synopsis India and Bangladesh are signaling a thaw in relations. Recent moves include a secret intelligence visit, resumed fuel shipments, and the reopening of visa services. Security cooperation is also evident with an arrest in a murder case. These steps suggest a deliberate effort to move past recent tensions and rebuild trust. After nearly two years of strained relations, India and Bangladesh appear to be testing the waters for a reset. This is evidenced by a quiet intelligence visit, resumed fuel supplies, the reopening of some visa services, and renewed security cooperation. Taken together, these moves suggest that New Delhi…