Pakistan Media Reacts to Bangladesh BNP Win: India Focus & Afghanistan Echoes
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BNP Wins in Bangladesh: Why Pakistan is Obsessed with India and Fears 'Another Afghanistan'
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News18•14-02-2026, 15:47
BNP Wins in Bangladesh: Why Pakistan is Obsessed with India and Fears 'Another Afghanistan'
•BNP's victory in Bangladesh sparks mixed reactions in Pakistan: celebration over Sheikh Hasina's 'pro-India' government's departure, but concern over new government's ties with India.
•Pakistani analysts see BNP's return as positive for Pakistan due to Khaleda Zia's past friendly stance, but fear Bangladesh might not remain anti-India.
•Pakistan's biggest fear is Bangladesh becoming 'another Afghanistan,' where the Taliban, initially seen as a victory, now has close ties with India and defies Pakistan.
•Pakistani experts acknowledge India's strong influence over Bangladesh due to its geographical location and trade routes, making it difficult for any government to anger India.
•Pakistan fears India will establish working relations with BNP, similar to the Taliban, potentially thwarting Pakistan's efforts to encircle India in South Asia.