India is swiftly working to shore up relations with Bangladesh following last week’s election that swept into power a former ruling party known for prioritizing closer links with China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/18/asia-pacific/politics/india-bangladesh-new-leader/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #india #bangladesh #sheikhhasina #mohammedshahabuddin #tariquerahman
India seeks reset with Bangladesh as new leader takes oath

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made overtures to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in recent months in an effort to rebuild ties.

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The Nobel Peace laureate tapped to lead an interim government in Bangladesh called for calm and boarded a flight on Wednesday to return home, a day before his new government is expected to be sworn in. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/08/asia-pacific/politics/bangladesh-yunus-government-sworn-in/ #asiapacific #politics #mohammedshahabuddin #sheikhhasina #bangladesh #muhammadyunus
Bangladesh new interim leader Yunus returns to lead new government

Most schools and university campuses in the capital and other cities have reopened

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