A commentary by retired Major General H R M Rokon Uddin argues that Bangladesh’s post-July Revolution outreach to China, the United States, Turkey and other countries has unsettled India. Published on August 17, 2026, the article portrays the shift as a consequence of India’s long-running Bangladesh policy and its reliance on a single political force in Dhaka, rather than as a sudden development.

The writer says India benefited under Hasina’s government from transit access, cooperation against insurgent groups and flexibility on bilateral matters. The commentary cites the Farakka barrage, the unresolved Teesta water-sharing agreement, border killings, trade deficits and abrupt export restrictions as recurring Bangladeshi grievances. It also criticizes sections of Indian media coverage after the July uprising and rhetoric associated with the idea of “Akhand Bharat,” saying these have raised concerns about Bangladesh’s sovereignty.

The article describes deeper Chinese infrastructure and defence links, renewed US engagement and expanded Turkish defence and economic cooperation, including drone technology, as efforts to widen Bangladesh’s options. It acknowledges India’s security concerns over the Siliguri Corridor as genuine. The author argues that concessions on water sharing, border security and trade access could determine whether current estrangement becomes strategic rivalry or a more balanced partnership.