Anup Sinha

Anup Sinha is an independent researcher of South Asian affairs, with special focus on India. He has an M.S.S. degree in IR from the University of Dhaka.
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Bangladesh-Nepal Ties: The Neutrality Dilemma on the Rohingya Issue

Published On: August 29, 2021 07:55 AM NPT By: Anup Sinha

At the plenary meeting of the 75th UN General Assembly, a draft resolution regarding 'The Rohingya issue and other human rights situation in Myanmar' was adopted. Unsurprisingly global big shots like China and Russia defended Myanmar and India preferred to abstain from voting for obvious geopolitical reasons. But it was Nepal's silence that unsettled Bangladesh the most. Bangladesh, despite considering Nepal as an "all weather friend" has failed to find this friend in times of necessity once again.