This will be the first national election in decades in which the Awami League, Bangladesh’s dominant political force for more than 30 years, is not contesting.

Other countries like Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Thailand are also named by the party. Jamaat-e-Islami has vowed to maintain “constructive and cooperative relations" with New Delhi,

Dhaka says it is ‘shocked’ the ousted leader was allowed to speak at a news conference, her first since the 2024 ouster.

India slashes aid to Bangladesh by half amid diplomatic tensions - New Delhi cuts Dhaka funding amid strained ties, while Bhutan remains top aid recipient

NEW DELHI, Jan 21 (Reuters) - India will withdraw its diplomats' families and dependents from Bangladesh in the face of security threats as tension rises ahead of a February 12 general election, an Indian official said on Wednesday.

For New Delhi, the deal is a strategic breakthrough that aligns trade with geopolitics. For Islamabad and Dhaka, it threatens to dismantle decades of hard-won advantage built on special trade regimes rather than competitiveness.

India has halved its financial assistance to Bangladesh in the Union Budget 2026-27, a move that comes against the backdrop of strained bilateral ties, rising attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.

Recent violent incidents in Bangladesh have drawn international attention due to their scale and intensity. India, as a neighboring country, expressed deep concern and called for immediate restoration of peace and protection of citizens.