Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The tension in the bilateral ties between Bangladesh and India is easing with both sides agreeing to advance towards a 'good working relationship,' said foreign adviser Touhid Hossain.

Bangladesh's ties with India, once dubbed the role model of neighbourhood relations, became sour after August 5.

Talking to the reporters about his recent meeting with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar, he said that none could deny that there is a tension in the bilateral ties between the two countries.

"But, its easing after the visit of the Indian foreign secretary to Dhaka," he said, admitting that tension does still exist over some issues.

Asked about the challenges in re-establishing good working relations, he said that there ar...