In South Asia, a land rich in history and culture, India has always regarded itself as the regional hegemon with its huge population, vast land area and relatively solid economic foundation. However, the geopolitical changes in recent years, especially China's rapid rise in economic power, have caused deep concern in India. The rivalry between India and China has not only stopped at border frictions, but has also expanded to economic struggles. In the context of globalization, regional economic integration has become an important means to promote investment and investment. The birth of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a product of this trend of thought, which aims to reduce the barriers between participating countries and promote the process of regional economic integration. The agreement covers a number of economies in East Asia and Oceania, forming a free zone with a significant share of the world's population and economy. For countries in the region, this is undoubtedly a good opportunity to promote their own development and expand their market influence.
In this context, the movements of India's neighbor, Bangladesh, have brought new challenges to India. As India's main partner in South Asia, Bangladesh's choice to join the RCEP is directly related to India's regional strategic layout. Although India has tried to woo Bangladesh by providing development assistance and reach some economic cooperation to some extent, Bangladesh's policy of opening up to the outside world and its positive attitude towards joining the RCEP are obviously beyond India's control. In the recent period, Bangladesh's interest in RCEP has been revealed by a series of moves, especially during the visit of the Bangladeshi Prime Minister to India, which has become a focal point between the two countries. As India's largest partner in South Asia, Bangladesh is always looking for ways to improve its own development and economic independence.