Bangladesh’s political upheaval hasn’t dimmed Sheikh Hasina’s faith in the India-Bangladesh partnership. The former PM and Awami League head, in an email interview, proclaimed the relationship’s core so sturdy it will outlast present adversities.
Gratitude flowed toward PM Modi and Indians for their backing rooted in humanity. Hasina detailed the multifaceted links—historical legacies, bordering lands, cooperative ventures, stability pledges—that bind the duo.
She endorsed India’s emphasis on democracy, minority welfare, and area calm, asserting Bangladesh thrives with a people-chosen leadership as its ally.
Flashpoint issues abound: Yunus’s caretaker government oversees Hindu persecutions, Indian mission assaults, and eroding order, with February 12 votes shadowed by unrest and rivalries.
Hasina forecasted resilience: ‘This trial will fade; democratic renewal will bolster our bond anew.’
India’s posture is resolute. Randhir Jaiswal, MEA spokesperson, lambasted a Hindu youth’s Mymensingh murder, tracking developments intently. Anti-India fictions were debunked, with security obligations pinned on Dhaka.
The High Commissioner faced a stern calling-in last month on consulate perils and anarchy. MEA records 2,900+ minority horrors—slayings, torched properties, land thefts—since interim rule, unignorable as hype.
This narrative unfolds against Bangladesh’s democratic quest and India’s neighborhood-first doctrine. Hasina’s stance spotlights potential for revival in connectivity, economics, and defense once stability returns, heralding a fortified era for both.