India, Bangladesh boost defense ties to counterweigh China

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before their meeting in New Delhi on June 22, 2024. Hasina is on a two-day state visit to India.

India and Bangladesh on Saturday moved to bolster their defense relationship and signed agreements for expanding cooperation in maritime security, ocean economy, and space and telecommunication sectors, as New Delhi presents itself as a regional power and a counterweight to China.