India-Bangladesh Relations: Why a Major Reset Seems Unlikely

• Despite positive optics and initial warmth, a significant reset in India-Bangladesh relations faces deep-seated challenges.
• Mohammad Yunus's actions created profound fissures, fostering anti-India sentiment and hardline Islamism in Bangladesh.
• Tarique Rahman, though popular, is untested and must contend with Yunus's legacy and a strong anti-Indian opposition.
• Economic competition in textiles and India's established supply chains make concessions to Bangladesh difficult.
• Issues like illegal migration and Bangladesh's military ambitions (e.g., Eurofighters) present further obstacles to rapprochement.