Yunus Strives to Mend India-Bangladesh Ties Amidst Deterioration, Focuses on Trade

• Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is actively working to improve strained relations with India, as stated by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed.
• Yunus aims to ease tensions and develop economic ties by separating trade interests from "political rhetoric."
• Bangladesh approved purchasing 50,000 tonnes of rice from India, a move cited for both economic benefit and fostering good relations.
• Ahmed confirmed Yunus is speaking to various stakeholders but has not directly communicated with Indian officials on the issue.
• Despite diplomatic analysts' concerns about deteriorating ties, Ahmed believes the situation is not as dire and attributes some anti-India statements to external forces.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Yunus is prioritizing economic cooperation to repair strained India ties.