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India keeps undermining the Bangladesh reset it claims to want

An Asia Times report from June 2026 examines India's policy toward Bangladesh, noting a disconnect between New Delhi's stated desire for diplomatic normalization and actions taken regarding former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

By Neha JoshiPublished 1 Min Read
India keeps undermining the Bangladesh reset it claims to want
India keeps undermining the Bangladesh reset it claims to want
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India keeps undermining the Bangladesh reset it claims to want. The article was published by Asia Times on June 18, 2026.

The author of the report is Faisal Mahmud.

According to the source, when Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took office earlier in 2026, there were tentative hints that New Delhi and Dhaka might finally transcend the bitter recriminations that followed ex-leader Sheikh Hasina's dramatic ouster in a 2024 uprising.

From which she fled into exile in India. Early indicators were positive. The article states that India was too invested in the Hasina regime.