ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash EP-377 | Bangladesh to Pakistan: Rising Islamisation & Terror Threats Explained
Jan 4, 2026
Constantino Xavier, a senior fellow focused on South Asian politics, joins former diplomat Dinkar Srivastava to dissect rising Islamisation in Bangladesh and the political climate heading into upcoming elections. They delve into the role of Sheikh Hasina, internal divisions within the Pakistan army under Asim Munir, and the persistent terror threat from Pakistan. The discussion also touches on the Rohingya crisis, regional security dynamics involving China and the U.S., and how India can navigate its relationships in this evolving landscape.
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Awami League In Internal Crisis
- The Awami League is internally fractured and uncertain about its future role after Sheikh Hasina's ouster.
- Constantino Xavier reports exiled MPs and debates about whether Hasina remains the party's solution.
New Generation, New Political Mood
- A younger Bangladeshi generation shows political churn and growing conservatism alongside reduced resonance of 1971 narratives.
- Xavier notes increased Islamization and a conservative turn in universities and student politics.
Pakistan Seeks Influence In Bangladesh
- Pakistan's army sees Bangladesh's regime change as a return to two-nation theory and seeks ties with sympathetic actors.
- Dinkar Srivastava says Pakistan will strengthen links with Bangladesh's military and Islamist groups to influence outcomes.
