Lok Sabha elections are going to be held in Bangladesh today. Sheikh Hasina, who has been in power for two terms, is hoping to become the Prime Minister of Bangladesh again.
In the last several years, Bangladesh has been moving on the path of progress under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladesh is rubbing shoulders with other countries of South Asia with a growth rate of 7.1 percent since the year 2022.
Both India and China have high expectations from the general elections to be held in Bangladesh. Both the countries have a special desire that Sheikh Hasina should once again hold the reins of Bangladesh because ever since Sheikh Hasina took power, she has been firm in her relations with both the countries.
Hopes of other countries increased from Bangladesh
In recent times, Bangladesh has maintained a balance between the two Asian giants, especially Sheikh Hasina government understands very well what are India’s limitations regarding China and to what extent it can increase friendship with China. Is.
52 years after its independence, Bangladesh stands at a turning point economically and geopolitically, thanks to the leadership of Sheikh Hasina.
Many countries of the world are looking for hope for themselves in the 400 billion dollar economy of Bangladesh, which is why even French President Emmanuel Macron could not stop himself from visiting Bangladesh.
The world is keeping an eye on this election
Now that once again there are national elections in Bangladesh, there has been a lot of interest in this election in the countries of the world.
From India’s priorities as a buffer state to China’s Belt and Road vision, from America’s strategic partnership to trade agreements with Russia… many superpowers are keeping an eye on this election to be held on Sunday.
Why do India and China consider elections important?
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is heading towards her fourth term despite allegations of suppressing political opponents.
Despite allegations of irregularities in the 2014 and 2018 elections, Sheikh Hasina is hoping to win the elections again this time. At such a time, India and China have high expectations from Sheikh Hasina and her government if she wins.
Bangladesh has economic as well as regional interests to a great extent with both the countries. Despite the widespread conflict between India and China, Bangladesh has been successful in maintaining coordination between the two countries. Especially Sheikh Hasina government strongly understands its interests with both the countries.
During the 1971 war, India stood by Bangladesh to liberate it, while China supported Pakistan.
Despite these historical relations, currently Bangladesh’s diplomacy with both countries is being shaped by trade and economic interests.
While Bangladesh shares bilateral trade interests with India worth more than $15 billion in 2021-22, Bangladesh has signed a deal worth $25 billion with China.
Bangladesh’s relations with India and China
At the regional level, India recognizes Bangladesh as an important eastern buffer state.
India is Bangladesh’s partner in economic interests. India provides Bangladesh with essential ports as well as access to power grid, contributing to the national development of Bangladesh. The historical ties and geographical proximity between the two countries further strengthen the relations.
Just apart from this, Bangladesh has become strategically associated with China. Bangladesh is exploring new directions of economic possibilities for itself by becoming a part of China’s mega projects.
Bangladesh is the second largest importer of Chinese arms. At the same time, India has given a loan of 500 million dollars to Bangladesh for defense imports.
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