Avisheik
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this would be an interesting development.....
firstly, Russian PM is coming to Dhaka is a message to everyone.... nuclear and defence deals would be particularly important.... but on another point, trade with Russia against Western blockade is also important....
secondly, its Medvedev, not Putin, who's coming.... (was Putin invited, or was it Medvedev?)
thirdly, timing of the visit is second half of the year.... by that time, some very important things can happen...
I would also keep an eye on the developments in Syria.... Bangladesh has got the chair in OPCW this year.... taking effect in May 2017..... with more chemical attacks taking place in Syria this year, Bangladesh's role in OPCW would be critical.... US would also keep an eye on that, as during the previous chemical attacks under Barack Obama, the US remained silent...
I doubt trade between west and bd will be affected much. The west is currently too divided to take a stance thanks to trump and the rise of the political right. Plus russia signed a lot of deals and improving realtions with other countries as well(vietnam, malaysia). These countries are not facing much backlashes for being friendly towards russia.
As for OPCW, I think bangladesh will take a middle stance regarding chemical attacks in syrian war. There will be condemnation, but it will shrouded with ambiguity regarding who is responsible.