By Tora Agarwala DHAKA, Feb 10 (Reuters) - China’s influence in Bangladesh, boosted by the 2024 ouster of New Delhi‑aligned leader Sheikh Hasina, is likely to deepen after this week's election, although politicians and analysts say India is too large a neighbour to be sidelined completely.

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China’s influence in Bangladesh, boosted by the 2024 ouster of New Delhi‑aligned leader Sheikh Hasina, is likely to deepen after this week's election, although politicians and analysts say India is too large a neighbour to be sidelined completely.

Bangladesh’s long-anticipated elections have begun amid reports of sporadic violence, allegations of vote irregularities, and a tense political climate. While the immediate contest is domestic, the implications ripple far beyond Dhaka.

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