Bangladesh Election: US Seeks Ties With Jamaat | Vantage with Palki Sharma

With Bangladesh voting on 12 February, U.S. diplomats have quietly courted Jamaat‑e‑Islami, a once‑banned party now polling nearly as strongly as the BNP. Audio from a closed meeting suggests America wants direct channels if Jamaat becomes a significant player. High‑level engagement, including meetings in Washington and virtual talks with the U.S. Trade Representative, reflects serious outreach. Jamaat is rebranding on corruption and governance after a controversial past in the 1971 war. India, already strained by Dhaka’s refusal to play cricket in India, faces a shrinking space to protect its interests. A political reset may be possible—but tensions run deep.

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