Bangladesh Election: Jamaat, BNP Offer Contrasting Visions; India Features, Pakistan Fades

• Bangladesh's upcoming election features Jamaat-e-Islami and BNP competing for power after Awami League's ouster.
• Jamaat's 41-point manifesto promises a $2 trillion economy by 2040, women's empowerment (despite no female candidates), and explicitly names India in foreign policy, omitting Pakistan.
• BNP's manifesto focuses on political reform, economic recovery, religious harmony, and a 'Bangladesh Before All' foreign policy, aiming for a $1 trillion economy by 2034.
• Both parties address economic strain and minority attacks, offering distinct futures for Bangladesh.
• India is acknowledged as a regional partner in both manifestos, while Pakistan's relevance has significantly diminished.