Friends Lost, Foes Gained — Yunus’s Foreign Policy Miscalculations

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Friends Lost, Foes Gained — Yunus’s Foreign Policy Miscalculations

Bangladesh has historically pursued a balanced foreign policy—carefully navigating between India, China, the U.S., and the Muslim world. But Yunus is shifting course with unpredictable consequences.


🇮🇳 Tensions with India

  • Yunus blamed India for “orchestrating disorder” in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and “fueling cross-border discontent”

  • Indian foreign ministry officials accused him of “megaphone diplomacy” and “anti-India propaganda”

🇨🇳 Embrace of China

  • In March 2025, Yunus signed infrastructure and military support MOUs in Beijing

  • Bangladesh formally joined the Digital Silk Road Initiative

  • Western diplomats worry Dhaka is becoming a “client state”

🧭 Strategic Fallout

This pivot alienates Bangladesh’s traditional allies while increasing dependence on China. Diplomats say it undermines regional trust and strategic neutrality.

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