The unrest in Bangladesh has emerged as a major diplomatic challenge for India and China.
Author
Gunjan Singh, Associate Professor, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India
Summary
The student protests in Bangladesh which began against the proposed job quotas for freedom fighters led to the downfall of Sheikh Hasina and her exile. The situation continues to be volatile, however, an interim government under the leadership of Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been formed.
Establishing law and order, and peace will be the immediate goal of the interim government. Foreign Affairs Advisor to Bangladesh’s interim government, Md Touhid Hossain stated that, “We want to keep good relations with all. We need to maintain a balance of relations with the big countries”.
The unrest in Bangladesh has put the whole region on guard. This has emerged as a major diplomatic challenge for India and China.
Bangladesh under Hasina managed to balance the pressure from China and India. The extension of the Teesta River project and the Mongla port project to India while the consistent pressure from Beijing were examples of her desire for economic growth and Dhaka’s independent foreign policy.
Published in: Deccan Head
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