Shakil Ahmed
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“People in Bangladesh want that any relation with India should be based on self-respect and mutual interests,”
Shakil Ahmed · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Ahmed described the expectations of the Bangladeshi public regarding relations with India.
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“Relations between India and Bangladesh are constrained by their domestic politics, especially in Dhaka,”
Shakil Ahmed · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Ahmed noted how domestic political dynamics constrain relations between India and Bangladesh.
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“New Delhi saw Bangladesh as one of India’s foreign policy followers,”
Shakil Ahmed · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Ahmed commented on how New Delhi historically viewed Bangladesh's foreign policy.
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“Hasina gave India a blank cheque in foreign relations, which is not happening anymore.”
Shakil Ahmed · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Ahmed highlighted the shift in foreign relations since Sheikh Hasina's departure.
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