According to Hafiz, the diplomatic engagement between India and Bangladesh during the era of Sheikh Hasina was restricted exclusively to government-to-government relations. Trivedi has indicated that India is now interested in restoring and rebuilding stronger people-to-people connections with Bangladesh.
India keen to rebuild people-to-people ties with Bangladesh: Trivedi
Hafiz noted that during Sheikh Hasina's tenure, the relationship between India and Bangladesh was focused solely on government-level interactions.
Source: TBS Bangladesh