Modi Remembers Khaleda Zia; India Re-engages BNP Amid Bangladesh's Political Shift

• PM Modi condoled former Bangladeshi PM Khaleda Zia's death, recalling their 2015 meeting and her contributions to bilateral ties.
• Historically, India-BNP relations were strained over security concerns, anti-India groups, and BNP's alignment with Jamaat-e-Islami.
• Khaleda Zia resisted transit access for India, linking concessions to tangible benefits like the Teesta water-sharing agreement.
• Post-Sheikh Hasina's exit, India re-engaged with BNP leaders, including Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Tarique Rahman.
• BNP assured India of no anti-India activities, protection for minorities, and has broken ties with Jamaat-e-Islami, eyeing upcoming elections.

Why It Matters: India re-engages BNP, historically a rival, post-Hasina, as BNP assures security & minority protection.