A lot has been written on the China-Bangladesh relations. However, there has been a renewed focus on Dhaka from Beijing since 2016. This paper focuses on the developments in bilateral relations, post-Xi Jinpingís historic visit to Bangladesh in 2016 and after Dhaka decided to join the BRI. The paper looks at the Chinese engagements in various areas and also discusses if this has benefitted Bangladesh. It also discusses how these economic and defence ties affect the Bangladesh-China relations, while analysing their impact on Dhakaís relations with other countries in South Asia, with major focus on India