Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:56am on 11 Feb 2026,Wednesday India Global
As Bangladesh approaches landmark elections, anti-India sentiment dominates political discourse. With Sheikh Hasina's Awami League absent, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Jamaat-e-Islami alliance compete to weaponize "pro-India" accusations against opponents. Dhaka University graffiti reading "Delhi na Dhaka? Dhaka Dhaka" captures the nationalist mood, questioning whether Delhi or Dhaka should rule Bangladesh. The slogan gained prominence during July 2024's uprising that ousted Prime Minister Hasina, whose government was accused of maintaining power through Indian support. Nationalist rhetoric now serves as both political shield and sword, reshaping Bangladesh's electoral landscape. The anti-India positioning has become central to campaigning strategies as parties attempt to establish nationalist credentials. (PC: AFP & X)
