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Bangladesh Cancels $21M Ship Deal, Fuels China Ties
5/27/2025
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- Bangladesh has scrapped a $21 million shipbuilding deal with India's Garden Reach Shipbuilders, marking a significant shift in relations following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ousting. This move, alongside trade restrictions, underscores rising tensions and highlights China's growing foothold in Bangladesh's defense landscape, leaving a palpable sense of uncertainty in the region.
