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The Diplomat reports that Bangladesh’s BNP victory under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is driving rapid political and defense engagement with Pakistan after the 2024 uprising reshaped Dhaka’s external posture. The article suggests Bangladesh–India frictions and exploratory China–Pakistan–Bangladesh cooperation could widen strategic options for Dhaka while increasing regional sensitivity.
China and South Korea held working-level defense talks in Beijing on Feb. 5, 2026, with discussions reportedly including resuming joint maritime search-and-rescue drills. The focus on humanitarian cooperation suggests a cautious effort to manage operational risk and restore limited military-to-military engagement in a sensitive maritime theater.
The Diplomat reports that Bangladesh’s BNP victory under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is driving rapid political and defense engagement with Pakistan after the 2024 uprising reshaped Dhaka’s external posture. The article suggests Bangladesh–India frictions and exploratory China–Pakistan–Bangladesh cooperation could widen strategic options for Dhaka while increasing regional sensitivity.
China and South Korea held working-level defense talks in Beijing on Feb. 5, 2026, with discussions reportedly including resuming joint maritime search-and-rescue drills. The focus on humanitarian cooperation suggests a cautious effort to manage operational risk and restore limited military-to-military engagement in a sensitive maritime theater.
| ID | Title | Category | Date | Views | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPT-1434 | BNP Landslide in Bangladesh Accelerates Pakistan Outreach, Opens Space for New Minilateral Alignments | Bangladesh | 2026-02-20 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-916 | China–South Korea Defense Channel Reactivates, SAR Drills Considered as Low-Risk Confidence Measure | China | 2026-02-10 | 0 | ACCESS » |