Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir confirmed that Dhaka is open to joining the 'Mecca Pact', a proposed defense alliance involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
The potential 'Islamic NATO' axis is being closely monitored by India, as the pact could significantly alter the regional security architecture and influence in South Asia.
Analysts suggest that Bangladesh is evaluating the alliance based on its own national interests, balancing its strategic ties with India against the growing influence of the new power bloc.