Relationship between India-Bangladesh people cordial: BGMEA president Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu

ANI June 14, 2025 337 views

BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu describes the people-to-people relationship between India and Bangladesh as cordial, especially with West Bengal due to shared culture. He notes that government changes impact bilateral ties, creating fluctuating dynamics between the nations. The business leader emphasizes that strong India-Bangladesh trade benefits both economies but requires stable political relations. While praising current banking reforms, Babu states investors await an elected government before committing to long-term investments in Bangladesh.

"The relationship between Indian and Bangladeshi people is cordial... Business between India and Bangladesh is huge" - Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu
Dhaka, June 14: Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu, President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), termed the relationship between India and Bangladesh people as "cordial".

Key Points

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Cultural similarities strengthen India-Bangladesh ties

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Business thrives when governments maintain cordial relations

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Investors await elected government in Bangladesh

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Banking reforms praised under current interim regime

Babu highlighted the similarities between the culture of West Bengal and Bangladesh, due to which the relationship between both countries is "good".

Mahmud Hasan Khan asserted that due to the regime change in both countries, the situation also changes. He said that sometimes the relationship of countries is cordial, sometimes one-sided love and sometimes it is a resentful situation.

Weighing on the "huge" business between India and Bangladesh, Mahmud Hasan Khan said the people of both countries will benefit if relationship is cordial.

"The relationship between Indian and Bangladeshi people is cordial. Especially in West Bengal and Bangladesh, we have some common cultural things, so the relationship is good. But the problem is that when the government changes on both sides, the situation also changes. Sometimes cordial, sometimes one-sided love and sometimes it is a resentful situation. It depends on the government in India or the government in Bangladesh...If the relations between the governments are cordial, it would be the best because both countries will benefit. Business between India and Bangladesh is huge", he told ANI.

Meanwhile, addressing the issue of investment situation in the country, Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu praised the current government and said that it has taken some good initiatives in terms of banking reforms, especially, control of looting and mismanagement of the banking sector.

However, Babu asserted that the investors are waiting for the elected government in Bangladesh for investment and said that the business people of the country also want a "permanent" government.

"By definition, this government is interim. Everybody knows, for the time being, they have come after the situation of the July uprising and revolution (last year)...This government has taken some good initiatives in terms of banking reforms, especially, control of looting and mismanagement of the banking sector. But in terms of investment, investors or businesses are waiting for the elected government. We, business people, would like to have a permanent government. We would like to see who is coming in the future. Based on their policy and activities, investment will depend. In an interim government, investors do not want to invest", Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu added.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
As someone from Kolkata, I can confirm the cultural bonds are real! Our festivals, food, and even language connect us deeply with Bangladesh. But business ties need more stability - hope both governments work on this. 🙏
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Priya M.
The garment industry is so important for both economies. If Bangladesh stabilizes its government, it could mean more jobs in India too through increased trade. Win-win situation!
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Arjun S.
While cultural ties are strong, we must be careful about illegal immigration issues. The governments should focus on proper documentation for workers moving between countries. Security first!
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Sunita R.
My daughter works in textile exports to Bangladesh. The business potential is huge but political instability creates so much uncertainty. Hope they get stable leadership soon for everyone's benefit.
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Vikram J.
The "one-sided love" comment is interesting. Sometimes I feel India invests more in the relationship than we get back. Bangladesh should reciprocate more in trade agreements and security cooperation.
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Neha P.
Shared culture is beautiful but let's not romanticize everything. There are real economic and political challenges that need practical solutions. More people-to-people exchanges could help build understanding. ✨

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