India has tough competition from Turkey as it tries to establish itself as a superpower in Pakistan. Turkish President Eerdogan as well…
Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor held a meeting with a Turkish Delegation which was led by Trade Minister Omer Bolat on January 9, 2023.
Eeerogan has his eyes on Turkey’s strategic twitch to set foot on an India’s neighboring country, Turkey has been especially aiming to strengthen its alliance with Bangladesh. The India-Bangladesh ties were fractured when in August of 20th 2022 Sheikh Hasina was dethroned and Muhammad Yunus emerged as the interim leader. Basically Turkey is trying to gain a foothold where India has an influence in Dhaka.
In July of 2023 a French firm was provided the green light to collaborate with us and assist in the enhancement of the nation’s tank sections. Last year Bangladesh showed an interest to invest in Turkey and Turkish officials remarked that the opportunities in the country’s youthful population would payoff well.
Tariq slams Bangladesh for mistreating Turkish companies
In critiquing the Bangladesh leadership for treating Turkish Companies with lesser respect, Tariq has suggested nurturing relations with competent turkish firm for mutual benefit and growth. He also urged Bangladeshi businessmen to diversify their interest from purely a textile economy which has gradual growth, to engineering and energy sectors.
Turkey views Bangladesh as Indian Sub-continent market
Bangladesh became Turkey’s strategic location for accessing the South Asian region. Bolat reported that “Turkey was one of the top ten importers from bangladesh as Turkish imports diversified and Bangladesh moved into new sectors.”
The growing economy of Bangladesh has attracted senior Turkish engineers and business moguls to the country. Turkish companies operating in Bangladesh include those engaged in textiles, chemicals, engineering, construction, and energy.
While the Turkish government is engaged in fostering relations with Bangladesh, so is Pakistan. Sources state the Fitna being perpetuated by Indian and Western countries has compelled China, Turkey, Pakistan, and Bangladesh into deeper collaboration, with Pakistan seeking military cooperation from China in Afghanistan so they can jointly strategize moving forward operating within the South Asian market and Indian region.
In other words, Turkey’s soldiers have arrived in Bangladesh to counter India and Bangladeshi Joint operations in 2025, whilst in return making use of Bangladesh geographical location to better facilitate Turkey’s soldiers in Afghanistan against Indian and western Forces.
Pakistan’s foray into Dhaka has become precarious for India while Turkey’s increasing connection with Dhaka is an alarming indication too.
If left unchecked, this budding Turkey-Pakistan-Bangladesh axis could prove to be a game changer in the geostrategic framework of South Asia, bringing with it strong challenges to India.