PM's resignation came after weeks of student protests (Demanding removal of a quota system) were met with violent suppression.
- These protests also witnessed some anti-India sentiments due to India’s long support for current government and limited interactions with opposition.
- PM's resignation has led to political vacuum and uncertainty in Bangladesh.
Possible Impact of this uncertainty on India-Bangladesh Relations
- Economic repercussions: Current instability may impact existing rail, road, and trans-shipment and other infrastructure projects.
- Can lead to further delay to pending Free Trade Agreement.
- Border Management and Illegal Migration: Possible repercussions on geostrategic border with North East India.
- Economic uncertainty, violence & security concerns may result in illegal migration into India.
- Regional Security Concerns: This political uncertainty may lead to potential disruption to regional security and counterterrorism efforts.
- Neighborhood Relations: With Afghanistan under Taliban and pro-China Maldives, this development adds concerns to India’s neighborhood & bilateral relations.
- China Factor: unlike Hasina, opposition in Bangladesh is largely pro-Pakistan and pro-China.
Significance of India- Bangladesh relations
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