BNP Landslide in Bangladesh Accelerates Pakistan Outreach, Opens Space for New Minilateral Alignments
The Diplomat reports that Bangladesh’s BNP victory under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is driving rapid political and defense engagement with Pakistan after the 2024 uprising reshaped Dhaka’s external posture. The article suggests Bangladesh–India frictions and exploratory China–Pakistan–Bangladesh cooperation could widen strategic options for Dhaka while increasing regional sensitivity.