For too long, New Delhi has invested heavily in the Awami League and Sheikh Hasina. The BNP should not be reflexively branded as pro-Pakistan or anti-India.
Her death comes at a time when Bangladesh is gearing up for elections in February 2026, and days after the return of her son Tarique Ahmed after 17 years of self-imposed exile.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
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