India-Bangladesh relations

1&2. Most of the issues high on the agenda during Manmohan's visit fizzled out in disappointment.

3. Bangladesh and India have failed to ink a deal on Teesta and Feni rivers, the most sought after takeaway from Dr Manmohan Singh's visit to Bangladesh, striking a blow to their bilateral ties.

4. Felani, a 15-year girl from Bangladesh was shot dead by trigger happy Indian Border Security Forces on January 7,2011.

5. Amid much hullabaloo about connectivity, transit begins through Ashuganj river port.

6. Protests spark both in India and Bangladesh against the Tipaimukh dam which, if constructed, will render the northern districts of the country barren.

7. India Bangladesh reopens border haats after four decades on July 24, 2011.


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