India, Jan. 6 -- Bangladesh is ready for a political change. But what the nation needs is a set of solutions to tide over the current economic crisis. Once a new regime assumes office after the general elections on February 12, it will need to prioritise to address the ongoing volatility not just in politics, but in the crucial areas related to the economy. For India, a stable Bangladesh is critical as bilateral ties entered a period of heightened strain since 2024, which were driven by political upheavals, rising anti-India sentiments, and economic troubles. They disrupted diplomatic relations, as well as bilateral links in areas such as travel, trade, investments, and cooperation by late 2025.

Growing domestic nationalism translated in...