Bangladesh Polls: US-China Rivalry Intensifies Over Alleged Interference
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Firstpost•23-01-2026, 21:58
Bangladesh Polls: US-China Rivalry Intensifies Over Alleged Interference
- •Bangladesh's 2026 general elections have become a geopolitical battleground between the US and China.
- •The new US Ambassador to Bangladesh warned against foreign "malign influence," drawing a strong rebuttal from Beijing.
- •Washington views its involvement as promoting democratic processes and countering China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) influence.
- •Beijing dismisses US allegations as baseless, asserting its interactions with Dhaka are based on mutual cooperation and respect for sovereignty.
- •Bangladesh faces the challenge of navigating great-power competition while maintaining political autonomy and development priorities.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh's upcoming elections are a flashpoint in the escalating US-China geopolitical rivalry.
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