Bangladesh-India relations

The interim government is being carefully neutral, but public opinion has chosen a side.

As Bangladesh redefines its foreign policy, its ability to balance regional and global interests will determine the future trajectory of Bangladesh-China relations in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape.

The Awami League is unlikely to make a swift comeback in Bangladesh's political landscape

Following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh and Pakistan appear to be on the path toward rapprochement.

While the government transition has exposed underlying tensions, it also presents an opportunity for both nations to redefine their relationship on more equitable and inclusive terms. 

It has unleashed a barrage of misinformation, leveraging the sensitive issue of minority rights to undermine the legitimacy of Bangladesh’s interim government.

Despite a long record of border killings, India is trying to pin the blame on Bangladesh for the death of a 13-year-old girl – while also playing up anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh.

India finds itself on a tightrope over a minefield, juggling legal commitments under its extradition treaty with Bangladesh as well as broader geopolitical and diplomatic considerations. 

“Enough is enough”: Dhaka is taking a strong stand at the border as Bangladesh-India relations enter a new phase.

The high levels of violence and the subsequent disintegration of the Awami League took New Delhi completely by surprise. Now India must recalibrate its foreign and security policy in Bangladesh.

New Delhi’s perceived support for an unpopular incumbent is stoking the fires of anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.

Unlike in previous elections, India has stepped back from a proactive role in shaping the electoral outcome. While China is backing Prime Minister Hasina, the U.S. is pushing back.