TFIGlobal
TFIGlobal
TFIPOST English
TFIPOST हिन्दी
No Result
View All Result
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
TFIGlobal
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
No Result
View All Result
TFIGlobal
TFIGlobal
No Result
View All Result
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean

Why Bangladesh could be the first South Asian nation to join Abraham Accords and the role India will play in it

Sohil Sinha by Sohil Sinha
May 23, 2021
in Indian Subcontinent
Bangladesh, India, Abraham Accords, Israel,
Share on FacebookShare on X

Bangladesh lifted its travel ban to Israel on Saturday, joining other Muslim-majority countries in doing so, indicating a change in Bangla-Israel relations. Since the Abrahamic accords, Israel has been keenly intensifying its relations with the Arab world and it was evident with the muted criticism of Israel during the latest showdown between Israeli and Hamas forces. It seems that Bangladesh is now approaching the Israel-Palestine issue in a new light and it could become the first South Asian Nation to join the Abraham Accords.

According to the Bangladeshi news site ‘Weekly blitz,’ Bangladeshi passports that previously read ‘This passport is valid for all countries for the world except Israel’ now read ‘This passport is valid for all countries for the world.’ Bangladesh, which supports an independent Palestinian state, is one of 26 countries that have refused to recognize Israel as a state in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Also Read

Israel Approves Plan to Capture Entire Gaza Strip and Occupy It

India on the charge: PM Modi cancels 65 year old treaty, throws out Pakistanis, seals borders

Was USAID money used in Kashmir attack on India and Hindus?

According to sources, Bangladeshi Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has announced that, per international standards, passports would no longer include any limitations on travel to Israel. Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, AK Abdul Momen, told reporters, however, that the country does not recognize Israel. Salah Choudhury, the editor of the Weekly Blitz, was also arrested in 2009 for attempting to fly to Tel Aviv for a writers’ conference in 2003. Later, he was charged with “sedition, treason, and heresy,” and was sentenced to seven years in jail.

Hailing the lifting of the ban, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Cohen tweeted, “Great news! Bangladesh has removed the travel ban to Israel. This is a welcome step & I call on the Bangladeshi government to move forward and establish diplomatic ties with Israel so both our peoples could benefit & prosper”. Bangladesh has never recognized Israel since its independence in 1971 and a shift in stance may trigger economic trade and technological cooperation, say experts.

Great news! #Bangladesh has removed travel ban to Israel. This is a welcome step & I call on the Bangladeshi government to move forward and establish diplomatic ties with #Israel so both our peoples could benefit & prosper.@IsraelMFA #IsraelLooksEast https://t.co/LbOLbm9dfG

— Gilad Cohen 🇮🇱🎗️ (@GiladCohen_) May 22, 2021

However, it seems Israel and Bangladesh had been having cordial and friendly relations for quite some time. According to an investigative report by Al Jazeera in February, the two countries seem to have been friendly for a few years, but in secret, because Muslim Bangladesh does not recognise Israel and prohibited its citizens from visiting it until now.

At the time, Bangladesh vehemently denied the report. But If Al-Jazeera’s claim is right, the country’s military intelligence is already using PicSix’s passive cell phone tracking and interception systems. Israeli technology will meet Dhaka’s strategic needs, whether it’s being used to monitor the activities of opposition parties or the various security threats that the South Asian country faces due to its geographic location.

Although Bangladesh has denied any links to Israel, it has not denied possessing the P6 Interception tool, which is manufactured by the aforementioned Israeli company based in Even Yehuda.

Apart from that, Dhaka is genuinely interested in learning more about Israel’s arms trade with Myanmar since Myanmar is Bangladesh’s primary physical security threat. According to a United Nations fact-finding mission, Israel was one of seven countries that supplied Myanmar’s military with arms to launch a series of attacks against Rohingya Muslims in 2017, causing about 800,000 refugees to flee into Bangladesh. Shortly after Bangladesh purchased and commissioned two Chinese-made submarines, Israel Aerospace Industries shipped two attack frigates to Myanmar.

And now Bangladesh has carved itself an opportunity to have better relations with Israel which could turn into diplomatic relations too. Furthermore, Bangladesh, which was previously a Chinese partner, seems to be decoupling from China, and this may be the first step toward it joining the Abraham Accords. Recently, Bangladesh also rebuffed the Chinese threats and warnings to abstain from joining the Quad.

India will undoubtedly play a part in improving relations between Israel and Bangladesh. India-Bangladesh relations have taken a turn for the better and India also backed Israel and condemned Hamas during the recent conflict. Moreover, India shares deep and intricate relation with both states and the bonhomie between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will also be crucial for Bangladesh to have better relations with Israel.

Bangladesh’s action to uplift the ban on Israel is also indicative of a show of support to Israel. The action comes after a unilateral ceasefire called by Netanyahu to halt an 11- day military conflict against Hamas forces in Gaza. This gesture could go a long way in cementing diplomatic ties between the two states and Bangladesh could become the first South Asian Nation to be a part of the Abraham Accords.

Tags: Abraham AccordsBangladeshIndiaIsraelShort takes
ShareTweetSend
Sohil Sinha

Sohil Sinha

Also Read

India’s S-400 System Downs Pakistani F-16 and JF-17 Jets

India’s S-400 System Downs Pakistani F-16 and JF-17 Jets

May 8, 2025
China's Proxy War in South Asia: Arming Pakistan and Spreading Disinformation"

China’s Proxy War: Arming Pakistan and Misinformation Tactics

May 8, 2025
Operation Sindoor: India’s Redline in the Rewritten World Order

 Operation Sindoor: India’s Redline in the Rewritten World Order

May 7, 2025
India on the charge: PM Modi cancels 65 year old treaty, throws out Pakistanis, seals borders

India on the charge: PM Modi cancels 65 year old treaty, throws out Pakistanis, seals borders

April 24, 2025
Train hijack in Pakistan: Baloch Liberation Army takes responsibility

Train Hijack in Pakistan: Baloch Liberation Army takes Responsibility

March 11, 2025
Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sachet’ Sets Sail for Sudan with Vital Medical Aid

Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sachet’ Sets Sail for Sudan with Vital Medical Aid

March 1, 2025
Youtube Twitter Facebook
TFIGlobalTFIGlobal
Right Arm. Round the World. FAST.
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • TFIPOST – English
  • TFIPOST हिन्दी
  • Careers
  • Brand Partnerships
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy Policy

©2025 - TFI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
TFIPOST English
TFIPOST हिन्दी

©2025 - TFI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. View our Privacy and Cookie Policy.