India's controversial decision to provide refuge to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and allow her online speeches. Bangladesh's potential move to seek Hasina's extradition, creating diplomatic friction.
Resurgence of Islamist elements in Bangladesh after the Jamaat-e-Islami ban's removal. The mutual propaganda and heightened religious tensions undermining historical cooperation.
Potential loss of India's soft power and diplomatic credibility in the region. The risk of limiting India's strategic bargaining power, especially in competition with China's inclusive diplomatic engagement.
The vandalism at Bangladesh's Assistant High Commission in Agartala following the arrest of an ISKCON-linked Hindu monk. The strategic silence of the Indian government during these inflammatory incidents.
The RSS's statement calling for international support against alleged minority atrocities in Bangladesh. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's threat of trade embargo and provocative rhetoric about forcing "sons of razakars" to surrender.