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Longest land border: India shares a 4,096 km border with Bangladesh, necessitating robust border management and cooperation.
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Connectivity: Extensive focus on improving road, rail, riverine, and air links, including projects like the BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement and the Akhaura-Agartala rail link.
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Trade and Economy: Bangladesh is India's largest trade partner in South Asia. Efforts are ongoing to reduce trade imbalance, improve market access for Bangladeshi goods, and increase Indian investment.
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Water Sharing: The Teesta River water sharing dispute remains a significant unresolved issue, while the Ganges Water Treaty (1996) is a successful example of cooperation.
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Security Cooperation: Joint efforts to combat terrorism, illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and cattle smuggling across the border.
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Energy Cooperation: Cross-border electricity transmission lines and pipelines (e.g., India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline) for energy security.
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People-to-people ties: Strong cultural, linguistic, and historical bonds, facilitating tourism, medical tourism, and educational exchanges.
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Regional and multilateral cooperation: Both nations are members of SAARC, BIMSTEC, and other international forums, collaborating on regional issues.
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Resolution of disputes: Successful implementation of the Land Boundary Agreement (2015), settling long-standing border enclaves.
