Bangladesh, Dec. 26 -- In Bangladesh, anti-India sentiment frequently spills into mainstream political discourse, often during moments of internal stress – writes Dr. Syed Esrar Mehdi

Indias place in South Asia is shaped as much by perception as by policy. Across the region, New Delhi is often discussed not through the lens of trade figures, connectivity projects, or diplomatic agreements, but through domestic political storytelling. In some countries, India is framed as a partner—imperfect, powerful, but necessary. In others, it becomes a convenient villain, blamed for problems that are largely homegrown. The contrast between Bangladesh and Nepal captures this dynamic sharply. Both are close neighbors of India. Both have exp...