Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Bangladesh's foreign policy is increasingly defined by the challenge of navigating great-power rivalry while managing domestic political pressures, analysts said at a major policy forum on Sunday.

They argued that Dhaka's engagement with India, China, and the United States reflects not a single alignment but a constantly shifting attempt to balance strategic demands with internal political needs.

These observations were shared during a session titled "Dancing with Giants: The Art of Small-State Survival", organised by the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) as part of the three-day Bay of Bengal Conversation 2025 in Dhaka.

Speakers noted that since 2014, the ruling Awami League has strengthened ties with Beijing while...