Bangladesh First, But Don't Cross India's Red Line: Sushant Sareen | Tarique Rahman | Sheikh Hasina

‘Bangladesh First’, says Dhaka. But Sushant Sareen argues that this cannot work without strong ties with India. He explains why Bangladesh’s growing engagement with China and Pakistan matters to New Delhi. He argues that on Teesta and river waters, Bangladesh ultimately has to deal with India, not China, and warns Dhaka against “flirting with India’s enemies.”He also explains why Sheikh Hasina’s extradition cannot be allowed to hold the entire India-Bangladesh relationship hostage.From BRICS to the Mecca Pact, Sareen examines where Bangladesh is heading and where India must draw its red lines.And in a striking reference to Kolkata, he questions whether Bangladesh really believes its bond with Pakistan is stronger than its deep geographical and historical ties with India.Watch Beyond Borders with Ananya Dasgupta for the full conversation.