Bangladesh Courts China Even as Ties With India Improve

DHAKA — Bangladesh is deepening its engagement with China even as relations with India show signs of improvement, according to the BBC. The BBC reported that Dhaka has sought Chinese investment and infrastructure support while also working to steady ties with New Delhi after a period of strain. The report said the balancing act reflects Bangladesh's pragmatic foreign policy. Analysts cited by the BBC said the approach allows Bangladesh to draw on multiple partners without exclusive alignment. The report noted that China remains a major lender and trade partner for Dhaka. India has welcomed the recent thaw in bilateral relations, the BBC said, while continuing to watch Beijing's regional footprint closely. The dynamics underscore shifting power balances in South Asia, according to the report. Source: BBC (Mon, 06 Jul 2026). Source Reporters corrects errors promptly.