In a bit of a shocker, India has hit the brakes on railway projects worth around ₹5,000 crore that were supposed to strengthen ties with Bangladesh. These were big-ticket plans aimed at boosting cross-border connectivity, so the sudden pause has definitely raised eyebrows. Some say it’s strategy, others think it’s economics—maybe it’s a bit of both. Either way, this move could seriously shake up the India-Bangladesh relationship, especially when it comes to trade and infrastructure. With regional dynamics already shifting, this just adds more to the mix. Now the big question is—how will Bangladesh react? We’ll have to wait and see.
