Khaleda Zias relationship with India has long been one of the most debated and polarising aspects of Bangladesh’s political landscape. As the long-time leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and a former prime minister, Khaleda Zia has oscillated between sharp criticism of New Delhi and more pragmatic positions shaped by regional security concerns. Her political journey illustrates how ideology, domestic pressures, and geopolitical realities have influenced Bangladesh India relations over the decades.In the early years of her leadership, Khaleda Zia emerged as a vocal critic of what she described as India’s overbearing influence in Bangladesh. Her rhetoric often resonated with nationalist sentiments within the BNP and among se
