Bangladesh, since its independence from Pakistan in 1971, has been in a constant state of political flux. The turbulence, whether in the form of political rivalries, military coups, or the resurgence of radical ideologies, is hardly new. Yet recent developments in the region — a worrying drift towards anti-Indian sentiment, an increasing rapprochement with Pakistan, and the revival of radical Islamic parties — signal something more ominous: the potential for a more destabilised and hostile neighbour that could drastically affect India’s national security. This is a wake-up call for India’s political and strategic leadership.
India’s relationship with Bangladesh, once seen as a beacon of hope for regional peace and cooperation, is now strained. The country’s interim government, with its visible anti-Indian stance, has turned increasingly towards Pakistan, fanning the flames of an ideological divide that, until recently, seemed to have cooled. But what’s most disconcerting is the rise of radical groups within Bangladesh, some openly hostile to India’s interests. The danger this poses is not limited to rhetoric; it manifests in tangible threats, from fostering radicalised elements along India’s northeastern borders to the ongoing demographic shift in the region, driven by unchecked migration that threatens to destabilise the delicate social and political equilibrium.
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