Bangladesh: A Bay of Bengal Chessboard – Navigating Post-Hasina Geopolitics Bangladesh's political upheaval in August 2024, leading to Sheikh Hasina's ouster, has dramatically reshaped its geopolitical landscape. The nation, strategically located at the confluence of South and Southeast Asia, now finds itself at a crossroads. While the "mass uprising" wasn't a traditional military coup, the military's role in facilitating Hasina's exit and the establishment of an interim government under Muhammad Yunus has had coup-like implications. This shift has significantly disadvantaged India, a close ally of Hasina's government, while presenting an opportunistic window for China and Pakistan to expand their influence. The interim government is now navigating a complex foreign policy, balancing the need for Western financial support with existing Chinese debt and the imperative to manage regional relationships, particularly with a wary India and a volatile Myan...