Bangladesh Election 2026: BNP vs Jamaat Polarised Race Raises Red Flags for India
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Moneycontrol•22-01-2026, 11:00
Bangladesh Election 2026: BNP vs Jamaat Polarised Race Raises Red Flags for India
- •Bangladesh's 2026 parliamentary election is becoming a highly polarised contest, with the ruling Awami League opting out.
- •The race has narrowed to a two-cornered fight between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led alliance and an Islamist bloc anchored by Jamaat-e-Islami.
- •BNP has fielded candidates in 272 constituencies, while Jamaat-e-Islami is contesting in 226, with alliances expanding its reach.
- •Jamaat-e-Islami dominates the Islamist bloc with a nationwide network, funding, and strategic control, pulling in smaller parties.
- •India is closely watching due to the BNP's adversarial rhetoric and Jamaat's historical links to radical networks, fearing implications for regional stability.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh's 2026 election, a polarised BNP vs Jamaat race, poses significant concerns for India's regional stability.
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