Longstanding Bangaldesh Observer and Senior journalist Suvojit Bagchi analyses the situation in the country following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her “temporary refuge“ in India.

Bagchi points out that it was the cumulative effect of a series of highhanded and repeated mistakes in various sectors of governance that ultimately created a situation where Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee the country. He further adds that the new developments could pave the way for pointed and problematic manoeuvres by the US and China to gain greater control in Bangladesh, but the seasoned observer is certain that the situation would not lead to one where Islamic extremism gains dominance over the country. Watch the full interview with Venkitesh Ramakrishnan here.