India snubs Bangladesh on medical visas, opening way for China

India has significantly reduced medical visa issuance to Bangladeshis – from 5,000-7,000 to fewer than 1,000 daily – amid worsening relations after Sheikh Hasina fled to India. This reduction has created an opportunity for China, which is increasing medical cooperation with Bangladesh, including organizing treatment visits and considering opening a friendship hospital in Dhaka. Relations between Bangladesh and China are strengthening as Muhammad Yunus prepares to meet President Xi.READ FULL