Bangladesh, July 6 -- India's decision to restore tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals has become the strongest indication yet that relations between the neighbours are beginning to recover after nearly two years of diplomatic strain.

Yet, according to an analysis published by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) -- the Hong Kong-based English-language newspaper owned by Alibaba Group -- the real challenge lies ahead: whether Bangladesh can deepen economic ties with China while rebuilding trade and political trust with India.

India resumed accepting tourist visa applications from Bangladeshis on Sunday, ending a suspension imposed after the political upheaval that followed the ousting of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August ...