South Asia doesn’t often get a clean reset moment. Too many relationships in our neighbourhood are trapped in either nostalgia or suspicion, reacting to old talking points instead of new realities.
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That’s why the India-Bangladesh choreography since Dhaka’s election feels noteworthy: both sides have largely said the right things, signalled the right intentions and moved quickly to keep the relationship on track.
Start with what happened immediately after the verdict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked up the phone and spoke with Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tarique Rahman to congratulate him on his party’s win.
In diplomacy, timing is policy.
A prompt, direct leader-to-leader outreach after a politically consequential election reduces the space for rumours, bureaucratic drift and adversarial “interpretations” of intent.
It tells Dhaka that New Delhi is prepared to work with the government the Bangladeshi people have chosen, without performative hesitation.
I convey my warm congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman on leading BNP to a decisive victory in the Parliamentary elections in Bangladesh.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2026
This victory shows the trust of the people of Bangladesh in your leadership.
India will continue to stand in support of a democratic,…
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