Bangladesh’s recent political transition, which resulted in the installation of a new interim government led by economist Mohammed Yunus, has sparked concerns about the country’s trajectory both domestically and internationally. While Yunus may have proven his mettle as an economist, his lack of strategic vision and political maturity has become evident. The incessant “externalization of internal challenges” of his administration by constantly blaming India for Bangladesh’s economic and political crises underscores this immaturity and detracts from the real issues plaguing the country.

A Counterproductive Narrative

Bangladesh shares a long geographical boundary with India and is surrounded by it on all sides. The two nations are not only geographically connected but also economically integrated, with Bangladesh heavily depending on India for logistics and many essential supplies. Given this dynamic, a pragmatic leader would have pursued greater engagement with its neighbour. But the current administration has chosen to pursue a confrontational attitude toward New Delhi and blaming it repeatedly for its domestic problems rather than addressing them constructively.

This blame game, often amplified by Bangladeshi leadership, students, and activists, highlights the administration’s focus on narrative-building rather than problem-solving to address its own internal challenges. The “externalization of internal challenges” has never helped any country, nor will it help Bangladesh. Through this “diversionary tactic strategy,” it can only shift the focus for some time from its real issues, but these challenges won’t go away, and they will manifest again.

Political Instability and Societal Fault Lines

Moreover, the existing interim regime in Bangladesh is inherently fragile due to the presence of diverse groups such as students, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) supporters, Jamaat-e-Islami, activists, and other factions with conflicting agendas.........

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