New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Bangladesh-India trade, once a symbol of regional cooperation, is now strained by restrictions and mistrust. India's recent curbs on jute exports through land ports have slowed shipments, raised costs, and deepened uncertainty-threatening not just commerce but the trust that underpins one of South Asia's most consequential relationships.

For two nations bound by history, culture, and geography, these tensions run deeper than economics. They signal an erosion of confidence at the heart of a partnership that has delivered decades of progress in trade, energy, and connectivity. Unless addressed through dialogue, such frictions could erode those gains and reverberate across the wider region.

A Cycle of Distrust

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