Bangladesh’s mango diplomacy with India has reached its limits
- For two years, Dhaka has deployed a soft diplomatic arsenal of prized Haribhanga mangoes, hilsa fish, jamdani fabrics, and Tangail sarees to keep its relationship with New Delhi from freezing into permanent estrangement.
- These gestures kept doors open, preserved public channels, and prevented temporary friction from decaying into absolute hostility.
- Yet, as the dust settles, a cold geopolitical reality remains visible.
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- For two years, Dhaka has deployed a soft diplomatic arsenal of prized Haribhanga mangoes, hilsa fish, jamdani fabrics, and Tangail sarees to keep its relationship with New Delhi from freezing into permanent estrangement.
- These gestures kept doors open, preserved public channels, and prevented temporary friction from decaying into absolute hostility.
- Yet, as the dust settles, a cold geopolitical reality remains visible.
Sources: Al Jazeera