Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, told The Sunday Guardian that a stable relationship with India serves Bangladesh’s national interest, citing security, economic growth and regional stability as key pillars.
She highlighted current challenges such as border management, Ganges water sharing and trade imbalances, asserting that cooperation with India is indispensable to resolve them through mutual respect and non‑interference.
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Hasina also pointed to ongoing projects like the Padma Bridge and cross‑border energy corridors, noting they thrive on Indian investment and connectivity, and urged both capitals to deepen dialogue across ministries.
