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Watch the full conversation - https://youtu.be/gQ4QlPme-I8 #BangladeshPolitics #Jamaat #SouthAsia #IndiaBangladeshRelations #Geopolitics #RegionalSecurity #PoliticalIslam #DemocracyInSouthAsia #StrategicAffairs #NortheastIndia

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In this conversation, Professor Hindol Sengupta discusses the recent election results in Bangladesh, focusing on the unexpected resurgence of the Jamaat party and the implications for the country's political landscape. He analyzes the legitimacy gained by the Jamaat, the challenges faced by Tariq Rahman of the BNP, and the potential for Sheikh Hasina's return. The discussion also touches on the economic challenges in Bangladesh and the regional implications for India, particularly concerning radicalization and the stability of the northeastern states. The conversation delves into the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding Bangladesh and India, focusing on demographic challenges, local tensions, the role of the Bangladeshi army, and the strategic calculus of India in relation to its neighbor. It highlights the ongoing communal tensions faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh, the disillusionment of the youth with political legacies, and the potential for engaging with Islamist factions. The discussion also emphasizes the environmental risks posed by climate change and the implications of mass migration towards India. Chapters 00:00 - 03:06 - Bangladesh Election Results Overview 03:07 - 05:55 - The Rise of Jamaat-e-Islami 05:56 - 09:12 - Challenges for Tariq Rahman and BNP 09:13 - 12:08 - Awami League's Future and Economic Concerns 12:09 - 14:56 - Jamaat's Role and India-Bangladesh Relations 14:57 - 17:46 - The Impact of Radicalization and Security Threats 17:47 - 20:56 - Demographic Changes and Internal Tensions in India 20:57 - 23:50 - Bangladesh Army's Position and Strategic Implications 23:51 - 26:46 - India's Strategic Calculus with Bangladesh 26:47 - 30:00 - Religious Minorities and Long-term Trends 30:01 - 33:09 -The Future of Bangladesh's Political Landscape 33:10 - 36:05 - Closing #BangladeshElections #Jamaat #BNP #TariqRahman #SheikhHasina #IndiaBangladeshRelations #SouthAsia #Geopolitics #RegionalSecurity #NortheastIndia #PoliticalIslam #ClimateMigration #MinorityRights #BangladeshArmy

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