In light of the evolving geopolitical landscape, particularly the burgeoning defense ties between Bangladesh and Pakistan, Indian defense agencies are on high alert. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Vice Chief of the Indian Navy, emphasized that all branches of India’s armed forces are closely monitoring these developments, especially following Sheikh Hasina’s exit from the Bangladeshi political scene and the subsequent rise of an interim government under Muhammad Yunus. With notable visits—including General Sahir Shamshad Mirza’s recent meeting with Yunus and the upcoming four-day visit of Pakistan’s Navy Chief, Admiral Naveed Ashraf—Bangladesh is increasingly engaging with Pakistan in defense and trade cooperation. This shift is historically significant, considering the longstanding tensions dating back to the 1971 Liberation War when India aided Bangladesh in its quest for independence from Pakistan. India remains vigilant, as the Indian Ocean is a vital maritime corridor fraught with both traditional and non-traditional security challenges. The Indian Navy’s commitment to enhancing maritime operational readiness is underscored by plans to induct new vessels and conduct multi-service exercises, reflecting India’s strategic aim to assert its dominance and safeguard its interests in the region amidst rising external influences.