Dehradun, Sept. 15 -- Bangladesh's decision to skip the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi marks a significant diplomatic misstep that intensifies the ongoing strain in its bilateral relations with India. Following the political transition in Dhaka, the newly formed government under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has adopted a rigid approach toward its northern neighbour. This posture is driven by unresolved domestic grievances, notably India's granting of political asylum to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and its refusal to deport her.
Dhaka's primary misstep regarding the summit stems from a hyper-fixation on diplomatic protocol at the expense of strategic engagement. India extended an invitation to Prime Minister Rahman to attend the mu...