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Bangladesh Foreign Policy
Bangladesh pursues a moderate foreign policy that places heavy reliance on multinational diplomacy, especially at the United Nations and WTO. Bangladesh's diplomacy is characterized by its essentially reactive nature. It recognizes the United States as the principal determinant of world politics, China as a strategic partner and Muslim countries as potential source of support. It has a good relationship with Sri Lanka. However, as a member of the Non-aligned Movement Bangladesh never took any position in line with big powers.
South Asia - Bangladesh maintains friendly relations with Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and India.
Bangladesh India Relations
Since 2002, India has been constructing an India - Bangladesh Fence along much of the 2500 mile border.
In May 2007 they announced that for the first time since the 1965, rail service between Kolkata and Dhaka will be restored.
After national election 2008, Awami League formed government in January 2009, and it is expected that, during next five years, relationship with India will improve. The flip side is, at the same time, influence of India is likely to go up during this period.
Bangladesh Myanmar Relations
At the 2008 ASEAN Regional forum summit in Singapore, Bangladesh and Myanmar have pledged to solve their maritime border disputes as quickly as possible.
Bangladesh and Myanmar discussed the possibility of linking the two countries together in an attempt to boost their trade and commerce relations. The estimate to complete the 25 km highway is three years and at the cost of $20 million. Another aspect of this plan is to connect the highway to the Asian Superhighway which would connect the two countries to China.
Currently Bangladesh maintains strong friendly relations with China and Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh China Relations
Trade between Bangladesh and China reached a record level in 2006 to $3.2 billion.
China has also officially agreed to help Bangladesh on developing their nuclear power plant.
Bangladesh has also signed the Apsco convention with six other nations to form a pact with China on space exploration.
China is one of the largest Asian investors in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has Defense Corporation with China.
Bangladesh Sri Lanka Relations
Sri Lanka is one of the largest South Asian investors in Bangladesh and Sri Lankan companies have invested in areas such as garment, banking, telecommunications and construction.
Many Sri Lankan companies have shown keen interest to participate in infrastructure projects here such as power generation, fisheries port development, waste disposal system, construction of roads and highways as well as in the service sector such as education and healthcare.
Sri Lanka will continue to contribute positive efforts to promote and expand bilateral relations with Bangladesh, particularly in investment and Trade.
In August 2008, both Heads of States discussed the implementation of new air links in hope of increasing trade, investment and stronger cultural links.
There has been discussion to improve Diplomatic, Economic and Defense Corporation between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
What kind of foreign policy changes Bangladesh should take to improve a strong friendship with China and Sri Lanka?
What kind of foreign policy changes Bangladesh should take regarding its neighbors (India and Myanmar)?
Bangladesh pursues a moderate foreign policy that places heavy reliance on multinational diplomacy, especially at the United Nations and WTO. Bangladesh's diplomacy is characterized by its essentially reactive nature. It recognizes the United States as the principal determinant of world politics, China as a strategic partner and Muslim countries as potential source of support. It has a good relationship with Sri Lanka. However, as a member of the Non-aligned Movement Bangladesh never took any position in line with big powers.
South Asia - Bangladesh maintains friendly relations with Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan and India.
Bangladesh India Relations
Since 2002, India has been constructing an India - Bangladesh Fence along much of the 2500 mile border.
In May 2007 they announced that for the first time since the 1965, rail service between Kolkata and Dhaka will be restored.
After national election 2008, Awami League formed government in January 2009, and it is expected that, during next five years, relationship with India will improve. The flip side is, at the same time, influence of India is likely to go up during this period.
Bangladesh Myanmar Relations
At the 2008 ASEAN Regional forum summit in Singapore, Bangladesh and Myanmar have pledged to solve their maritime border disputes as quickly as possible.
Bangladesh and Myanmar discussed the possibility of linking the two countries together in an attempt to boost their trade and commerce relations. The estimate to complete the 25 km highway is three years and at the cost of $20 million. Another aspect of this plan is to connect the highway to the Asian Superhighway which would connect the two countries to China.
Currently Bangladesh maintains strong friendly relations with China and Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh China Relations
Trade between Bangladesh and China reached a record level in 2006 to $3.2 billion.
China has also officially agreed to help Bangladesh on developing their nuclear power plant.
Bangladesh has also signed the Apsco convention with six other nations to form a pact with China on space exploration.
China is one of the largest Asian investors in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has Defense Corporation with China.
Bangladesh Sri Lanka Relations
Sri Lanka is one of the largest South Asian investors in Bangladesh and Sri Lankan companies have invested in areas such as garment, banking, telecommunications and construction.
Many Sri Lankan companies have shown keen interest to participate in infrastructure projects here such as power generation, fisheries port development, waste disposal system, construction of roads and highways as well as in the service sector such as education and healthcare.
Sri Lanka will continue to contribute positive efforts to promote and expand bilateral relations with Bangladesh, particularly in investment and Trade.
In August 2008, both Heads of States discussed the implementation of new air links in hope of increasing trade, investment and stronger cultural links.
There has been discussion to improve Diplomatic, Economic and Defense Corporation between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
What kind of foreign policy changes Bangladesh should take to improve a strong friendship with China and Sri Lanka?
What kind of foreign policy changes Bangladesh should take regarding its neighbors (India and Myanmar)?
