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What India has to gain & lose if Sheikh Hasina retains power in Bangladesh

India anxious for status quo in Bangladesh elections as China holds ‘advantageous position’ regardless of outcome. Bangladesh is seen as India’s only reliable strategic partner in South Asia and as such, New Delhi wants PM Sheikh Hasina to retain power. China is unlikely to be affected by any electoral outcome in Bangladesh as it seeks to expand its sway in Dhaka, an analyst say.