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Bangladesh's Ties with Pakistan Risk Diplomatic Imbalance

2/15/2026

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Smruti Pattanaik of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses expressed concern that Bangladesh's shifting ties with Pakistan risk an imbalance in diplomatic relations.
She acknowledged Bangladesh's sovereignty to establish relations but noted the lack of engagement during Prime Minister Hasina's tenure.
Pattanaik warned that the current trend could swing the diplomatic pendulum too far in either direction, with ongoing consequences.

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Smruti Pattanaik of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses expressed concern that Bangladesh's shifting ties with Pakistan risk an imbalance in diplomatic relations.
She acknowledged Bangladesh's sovereignty to establish relations but noted the lack of engagement during Prime Minister Hasina's tenure.
Pattanaik warned that the current trend could swing the diplomatic pendulum too far in either direction, with ongoing consequences.