Post-2024 Pakistan-Bangladesh Relations: Political Transition and Pragmatic Bilateral Realignment
Contributors
- Zaheer Ahmad M.Phil. Scholar, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
- Fazilat Jahan BS International Relations, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
- Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Abstract
The 2024 political transition in Bangladesh has ushered in a new chapter in Pakistan–Bangladesh relations. The departure of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 ended the Awami League’s long-standing political supremacy and provided room for a reconsideration of Bangladesh’s internal and external goals. The establishment of the interim government under Muhammad Yunus did not lead to an immediate shift in Bangladesh’s foreign policy but it did pave the way for a more flexible diplomatic arena where Dhaka could revisit its ties with regional partners like Pakistan. This research consequently discusses the impact of leadership change in Bangladesh on the direction, tone, and substance of PAK-Bangladesh relations after 2024. This qualitative research examines the post-August 2024 period and discusses PAK-Bangladesh ties in three main sectors: diplomacy, economy, and strategic collaboration.
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Corresponding Author
Dr. Ghulam Mustafa
Associate Professor, Department of International Relations, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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