Bangladesh Election 2026: BNP, Jamaat Signal Cautious Approach to India in Manifestos

• Bangladesh's major political forces, BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, outline foreign policy visions for India ahead of the 2026 election.
• The election holds high stakes for New Delhi due to strained ties under interim chief Muhammad Yunus and rising anti-India rhetoric.
• BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, signals a non-aligned stance, emphasizing 'Bangladesh First' and non-interference in internal affairs.
• Jamaat-e-Islami's manifesto pledges 'peaceful, friendly and cooperative' relations with India, a departure from its past rhetoric.
• Opinion polls suggest a close contest between BNP and Jamaat, with both parties adjusting their India policies.