Rising Tensions: Bangladesh's Anti-India Stance Emerges as Yunus Administration Reorients Foreign Policy

Dec 16, 2025 05:22 pm CST

Bangladesh's political landscape is witnessing a concerning shift as NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah issues provocative statements against India, threatening the severance of India's northeastern states while the Muhammad Yunus administration appears to favor closer ties with Pakistan. This realignment coincides with Bangladesh's 55th Victory Day celebrations, raising concerns about the erosion of the liberation war's legacy and increasing attacks on minority communities amid growing radical Islamic influence in the country.