Bangladesh

Bangladesh, under its new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is asserting an independent foreign policy, evidenced by planned visits to Malaysia and China before India. This move aims to strike a diplomatic balance, though it occurs amidst strained relations with India over alleged undocumented migration. India's West Bengal has reportedly detained and deported thousands of Muslim Bangladeshis, leading Dhaka to accuse Indian authorities of forced border crossings without due process. Despite these tensions, both nations have pledged closer border cooperation, including enhanced intelligence sharing and coordinated patrols. In a significant diplomatic achievement, Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected president of the UN General Assembly's 81st session. The country is also grappling with a severe measles outbreak, with tens of thousands of suspected cases and hundreds of deaths, exacerbated by a lack of vaccinations and travel.