As Bangladesh heads into one of its most consequential elections since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, the political churn across the border is being closely watched in New Delhi. For the first time in decades, the Awami League is off the ballot – creating space for the resurgence of Jamaat-e-Islami, now a defining flashpoint in the campaign. With questions swirling around Dhaka’s future geopolitical alignment, its secular fabric, and the stability of the region, the outcome in Bangladesh could have far-reaching implications for India and South Asia.
