Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Shafqat Munir, Senior Fellow at Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies, described the victory of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the 13th National Parliamentary Election as marking a "new chapter," highlighting that a democratically elected government will now shape the country's foreign policy.

Speaking on the potential for revitalising India-Bangladesh ties, Munir said the relationship has experienced "quite a few ups and downs in recent times," but expressed optimism about the future.

"This indeed marks a new chapter because we will now have a democratically elected political government with a very resounding mandate. Together, we will be able to repair and revitalise the relationship as it has gon...