India-Bangladesh Relations Strained by Citizenship Law Protests

India-Bangladesh relations faced significant strain following widespread protests against India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC). Bangladesh expressed deep concerns over the policies and the diplomatic fallout, including cancelled ministerial visits. The issues continue to echo in bilateral ties, amidst recent political realignments.

• India's CAA and NRC policies caused significant diplomatic strain with Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh expressed strong concerns over being linked to persecution and potential refugee influx.
• Widespread, at times violent, protests erupted across India against the new citizenship laws.
• Bangladeshi ministers cancelled visits to India amidst rising tensions in late 2019.
• Recent reports indicate ongoing challenges and anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.

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