This book explores India-Bangladesh bilateral ties over the past fifty years, tracing Bengal's history, the Partition, and the birth of Bangladesh. It examines Bangladesh’s domestic challenges, including political turmoil after the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, military interventions, the secularism–theocracy conflict, the Chakma revolt and insurgency, communal tensions, and the nation’s economic recovery. The book provides an up-to-date analysis of bilateral issues and highlights PM Sheikh Hasina’s transformative role in shaping India-Bangladesh relations, with her leadership guiding Bangladesh into the future.

Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1977 and served in key diplomatic roles across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UK, Pakistan, Israel, Bangladesh, and Thailand. He has also served at the Ministry of External Affairs, India as Chief of Protocol.

A former President of the Association of Indian Diplomats, he is a prolific writer, having authored over 170 articles, book reviews, and chapters on international relations and India’s foreign policy and diplomacy.