New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- With the final ballots verified on February 12, 2026, the 13th National Election has triggered a profound transformation in Bangladesh's diplomatic trajectory. This milestone does more than just seat a new government; it fundamentally resets the nation's engagement with the global community. Following the landslide victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-securing 209 seats and a decisive two-thirds majority-the incoming administration inherits a landscape defined by both immense volatility and strategic opportunity.

As the nation prepares for the official transition of power, the world is witnessing the birth of a "Bangladesh First" doctrine. This isn't merely a change in leadership, but a shift toward a m...