Anti-India Türkiye is eyeing Bangladesh foothold. A fresh security headache for New Delhi?

Jul 7, 2025 | 17:48 IST

As the two countries seek to expand military-industry partnership, there are reports saying that Turkish spy agencies may be providing financial and logistical assistance to radical Islamist outfits like Jamaat amid the political vacuum in Bangladesh

Türkiye, which backed Pakistan with military support during India’s Operation Sindoor, is now actively seeking to deepen its strategic influence in Bangladesh – a move that is expected to draw scrutiny from New Delhi.

Ankara’s presence in Bangladesh remained minimal during Sheikh Hasina’s tenure. However, with the political landscape shifting, Türkiye is now positioning itself as a key defence partner for Dhaka.

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Anti-India Türkiye is eyeing Bangladesh foothold. A fresh security headache for New Delhi?

As the two countries seek to expand military-industry partnership, there are reports saying that Turkish spy agencies may be providing financial and logistical assistance to radical Islamist outfits like Jamaat amid the political vacuum in Bangladesh

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Anti-India Türkiye is eyeing Bangladesh foothold. A fresh security headache for New Delhi?

As the two countries seek to expand military-industry partnership, there are reports saying that Turkish spy agencies may be providing financial and logistical assistance to radical Islamist outfits like Jamaat amid the political vacuum in Bangladesh

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