Dhaka's Dance with the Mecca Pact: A Calculated Gamble or a Genuine Shift?
The recent developments surrounding Bangladesh's potential membership in the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, informally dubbed the "Islamic Nato," have left many wondering about the country's true intentions.
While the government claims that its decision is guided by a "Bangladesh First" policy with national interests at its core, experts and observers are cautious to say whether this is indeed the case.