Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Visits and condolence messages from senior Indian leaders following the death of Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia have highlighted a sudden warming of Dhaka-Delhi ties.

The passing has triggered a flurry of high-level Indian outreach, and with it, a sudden softening in the frost that has settled over relations since 2024 uprising.

Dhaka and Delhi have traded accusations and seen public protests since last year when the Awami League government was toppled on Aug 5.

Diplomatic missions of both countries were targeted, with attacks and vandalism reported at Indian diplomatic missions in Bangladesh and Bangladeshi diplomatic posts in India, souring relations in recent months.

Relations deteriorated to ...