Bangladesh Home Minister Accuses India of Using Hasina as Political Leverage

Bangladesh's Home Minister has publicly accused India of exploiting former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a political tool, straining bilateral relations. The minister stressed that mutual respect and national sovereignty must form the basis of ties between the two neighboring countries. Dhaka has expressed concern that Hasina may be collaborating with external actors against Bangladesh's current government. India's repeated gestures of support toward Hasina have been viewed unfavorably by Bangladeshi authorities. The accusations complicate India's broader goal of maintaining friendly and cooperative relations with Bangladesh.