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Bangladesh's Mango Diplomacy With India Has Hit Its Limits
Over two years, Dhaka relied on Haribhanga mangoes, hilsa, jamdani and Tangail sarees to keep ties with New Delhi from breaking down, preserving dialogue and public contacts. But hard disputes — Sheikh Hasina's presence in India, water sharing, trade imbalances, border and security issues — remain unresolved, exposing the limits of soft power.