India faces major foreign policy challenge with Bangladesh crisis

Sheikh Hasina's ouster could shift Dhaka closer to rival Pakistan and China

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Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina -- who fled the country on Aug. 5 -- enjoyed a good relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  © Reuters

KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer

NEW DELHI -- Uncertainty shrouds the future of India's relationship with Bangladesh, which flourished for 15 years under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who on Monday was forced to resign and flee the country amid strong anti-government protests that have left hundreds dead and plunged the nation into political turmoil.

"[We] will naturally remain deeply concerned till law and order is visibly restored," External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told parliament on Tuesday.

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