Transformation: Emergence of Bangladesh and Evolution of India-Bangladesh Ties [Hardcover]

This book explores India-Bangladesh bilateral ties over the past fifty years, tracing Bengal's history, the Partition, and the birth of Bangladesh. It examines Bangladeshs domestic challenges, including political turmoil after the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, military interventions, the secularismtheocracy conflict, the Chakma revolt and insurgency, communal tensions, and the nations economic recovery. The book provides an up-to-date analysis of bilateral issues and highlights PM Sheikh Hasinas transformative role in shaping India-Bangladesh relations, with her leadership guiding Bangladesh into the future.

Preface

Introduction

1. Partition: First Step Towards Bangladesh

2. East Pakistan: Rise of Bengali Nationalism

3. Emergence of Bangladesh

4. Early Years: Domestic Politics and Bilateral Ties

5. The Chakma Rebellion: Bangladeshs Lingering Insurgency

6. Religion and Politics

7. Post-Mujib Bilateral Ties: 1975-2006

8. Bilateral Ties: Transformation 1.0

9. Transformation 2.0

10. Economy, Trade and Economic Ties

11. Vexed Issues: Bilateral Challenges

12. Conclusion

Selected Bibliography

Index

This book explores India-Bangladesh bilateral ties over the past fifty years, tracing Bengal's history, the Partition, and the birth of Bangladesh. It examines domestic challenges, including political turmoil, military interventions, the secularismtheocracy conflict, the Chakma insurgency, communal tensions, and the nations recovery.

Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1977 and served in key diplomatic roles across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Pakistan, Israel, Bangladesh, and Thailand. He hl‹