“New Govt, New Rules: Bangladesh’s Bold $21M Snub to India Signals Policy Shift”

"Bangladesh has delivered a stinging rebuke to New Delhi, abruptly canceling a $21 million naval contract with India—the first defense deal axed since Sheikh Hasina's ouster. The move comes days after India choked $700M in Bangladeshi garment exports through port restrictions. While Delhi downplays the impact, analysts see a dangerous pattern: transshipment withdrawals, trade barriers, and now military deals unraveling. With China waiting in the wings, this rupture could redraw regional alliances. One message is clear: Dhaka won't be pushed around, even by its giant neighbor."