India-Bangladesh Ties Plummet in 2025 Amid Instability, Economic Woes

• India-Bangladesh relations deteriorated significantly in 2025 due to political instability, economic pressure, and diplomatic tensions in Bangladesh.
• Sheikh Hasina's ousting, subsequent death sentence in absentia, and the rise of an interim government led by Mohammad Yunus altered Bangladesh's diplomatic stance.
• Dhaka summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma five times, while India summoned Bangladeshi High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah once, reflecting heightened bilateral strain.
• Experts termed 2025 a 'lost year' for Bangladesh, citing a lack of clear foreign policy, economic challenges, and rising anti-India sentiment.
• The Awami League's ban led to BNP emerging as a major force, alongside Jamaat-e-Islami, amidst escalating political violence and attacks on minorities.

Why It Matters: 2025 saw India-Bangladesh ties worsen due to Bangladesh's internal turmoil, economic woes, and diplomatic shifts.