Geopolitical Repercussions of Bangladesh’s Political Upheaval

After massive unrest and the ouster of Bangladesh’s longtime prime minister, analysts say the crisis will have widespread implications in the region and beyond. Bangladesh, a South Asian nation born just five decades ago, has witnessed massive public unrest and violence in the past few weeks. The political upheaval, which left over 440 dead and saw Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing the country, has significantly impacted the geopolitical situation and contributed to new security threats in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, according to South Asia experts. “The situation in Bangladesh will...