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Bangladesh eyes 'Islamic Nato' pact, raising concerns for India

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Bangladesh is considering joining a new security pact signed in Mecca, which has been informally dubbed the 'Islamic Nato.' This potential move has raised concerns for India, as the alliance treats an attack on one member as an attack on all. Officials in Bangladesh have indicated a positive view of participation, suggesting it could offer leverage and influence regional dynamics. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Maria Siow ·

    For India, Bangladesh’s talk of joining ‘Islamic Nato’ raises red flags

    Bangladesh’s potential entry into a defence pact with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan could give Dhaka fresh leverage in its dealings with India, but observers warn the move risks fracturing its long-standing strategic neutrality and alarming a hawkish New Delhi. Foreign Minist…

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