A recent survey has revealed that a majority of Bangladeshis consider Pakistan a better friend than India.
According to the survey, 46 per cent of Bangladeshi citizens see Pakistan as a close ally, while only 11 per cent consider India a friend. Interestingly, 47 per cent described India as an enemy, reflecting ongoing tensions between the two countries, reports Geo News.
In the recent Pakistan-India conflict, Bangladeshis also overwhelmingly supported Pakistan — 54 per cent said they sided with Pakistan over India, while only 9 per cent supported India.
Additionally, 46 per cent of respondents believed Pakistan had the upper hand in the conflict, whereas just 6 per cent thought India was stronger.
The survey also found that Pakistan tops the list of Bangladesh’s friendly nations, signalling a positive shift in bilateral relations.
Modi goes after Bangladesh
After unilaterally suspending the Indus Water Treaty, India is now pressuring Bangladesh to renegotiate the Ganga Water Treaty—this time to serve its own interests.
The country is reportedly demanding a bigger share of water for its so-called “developmental needs” and wants the new treaty to last only 10 to 15 years, far shorter than the original agreement.
The move has rattled Bangladesh, which already suffers from India’s upstream dominance. With this latest pressure, relations are bound to take a further hit. Modi’s government, already isolated in the region, continues to show that greed and power matter more than peace or partnership.
