India shuts trade doors on Bangladesh? New Delhi flexes economic muscle as Dhaka sides with China

It’s been nearly a year since mass protests in Bangladesh toppled Sheikh Hasina’s regime, ushering in an era of political uncertainty and bold realignments. Now, Dhaka is tightening export rules on Indian goods. India has hit back, imposing restrictions on imports through land ports, affecting over $770 million worth of trade. But this isn’t just a tariff war. It’s about power, influence, and China. In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta explores the trade fallout, the geopolitical undercurrents, and what it means for South Asia’s strategic future.