Bangladesh’s Awami League has announced a boycott of the February 12 parliamentary election, with Sheikh Hasina urging supporters not to vote if the party and its symbol are excluded.
Senior Pakistani journalist Najam Sethi has warned that India could respond aggressively to recent Bangladeshi statements, even hinting at a Sindoor-style action if tensions rise.
India’s army chief has dismissed concerns that Bangladesh could emerge as a new security front, saying military-to-military communication between the two countries remains strong.
Bangladesh recorded its fastest import growth from India in FY2024–25, even as the interim government publicly pushed to reduce trade dependence on New Delhi.
Bangladesh’s exports have fallen for five consecutive months, with orders down up to 40%, raising fears of deeper economic trouble as the country nears LDC graduation.
