India’s Victory Day tributes increasingly omit Bangladesh, signaling concern over Dhaka’s retreat from the values of 1971 and a fraying consensus that once anchored regional stability.
Banned Islamist groups in Bangladesh are resurging under the Yunus-led interim regime, exploiting weakened state control to mobilize, recruit, and expand extremist influence.
From exile, Sheikh Hasina condemns Bangladesh’s unelected interim regime, warns of rising extremism and lawfare, and urges a return to free, participatory elections and constitutional governance.
The Yunus regime’s silence on Jail Killing Day reflects a broader effort to erase the memory of Bangladesh’s martyrs and the secular ideals they died defending.
India’s stance on Bangladesh’s 2026 election is not a blank cheque. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s words underline legitimacy, inclusivity, and fairness—not unconditional support.
