Can India-Bangladesh Ties Recover After Hasina's Ouster and BNP's Rise?

• The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, secured a dominant mandate after Sheikh Hasina's removal in 2024, altering India-Bangladesh relations.
• India's past decade of ties with Bangladesh was shaped by Hasina's partnership; her absence and the re-emergence of forces like Jamaat-e-Islami create uncertainty.
• PM Modi congratulated Tarique Rahman, signaling India's intent to maintain diplomatic engagement despite past tensions and the complex issue of Hasina's extradition.
• Challenges include Hasina's extradition demand, security concerns with BNP-Jamaat alliance, minority safety, and unresolved water-sharing disputes like the Teesta River.
• India aims to counter China's growing influence and Pakistan's re-engagement in Bangladesh by maintaining multi-faceted engagement across security, trade, and connectivity.