‘New phase’: India eyes Bangladesh thaw with BNP before elections
Summary
India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met with Tarique Rahman, the new leader of Bangladesh’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), in Dhaka following the death of Rahman's mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. This meeting indicates a shift in India’s relationship with the BNP, a party historically viewed with distrust by India. The meeting comes as Bangladesh prepares for elections, with the BNP emerging as a key player due to political changes in the country.Key Facts
- India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met Tarique Rahman in Dhaka after the death of Khaleda Zia.
- Jaishankar gave Rahman a letter from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- This meeting signals a change in India’s previous stance towards the BNP.
- The BNP's historical ties with Jamaat-e-Islami were a point of contention for India.
- Recent events in Bangladesh, including the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, have led to anti-India sentiment in the country.
- The Awami League, Sheikh Hasina’s party, is banned from the upcoming elections.
- The BNP is seen as a potential frontrunner in the upcoming February elections.
- Rahman has made statements that align more closely with Indian interests lately.
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