Paper: GS – II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: India and Its Neighbourhood, Issue: BNP Victory in Bangladesh Elections.
Context:
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, won a massive victory in the latest Bangladesh parliamentary elections.
Key Takeaways:
- These were the first elections after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina were removed from power in August 2024.
- BNP is expected to form government with a strong majority in the 300-member Parliament.
- The Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami also improved its performance significantly.
- Narendra Modi quickly congratulated Rahman, showing India’s readiness to work with the new government.
Historical Context of India-BNP Relations:
- Formation of BNP (1978): Founded by Ziaur Rahman; later led by Khaleda Zia, and now headed by Tarique Rahman after her death in 2025.
- Strained Phase (2001–2006): BNP–Jamaat coalition rule led to tensions with India due to insurgent groups using Bangladeshi territory, raising major security concerns.
- Shift Under Hasina (2008 onward): Sheikh Hasina cracked down on militant groups, improving India–Bangladesh counter-terror cooperation, but also politically weakened BNP and Jamaat.
- Post-Hasina Political Vacuum (2024): Hasina’s removal created space for opposition forces, BNP capitalized on this and returned to power with a strong electoral mandate.
BNP’s victory offers India a chance to rebuild relations with Bangladesh despite past tensions and present challenges. With careful engagement and mutual respect, both countries can restore strong cooperation and revive the earlier “golden phase” of bilateral ties for shared long-term benefits.
Source: (The Indian Express, The Hindu)
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