Chinese Official Gives a Good Rave About Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami,

A Chinese official's thumbs up for Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami, calling them "well-organized," has made India worried.

In a surprising twist, a Chinese official has given a thumbs up to Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami party, saying it’s “well-organized,” which has caught the Indian government off guard.

They’re calling the comments weird and worrying, especially for keeping the peace in the area.

This came up during a recent chat in Dhaka with some local politicians. The Chinese official was all about Jamaat-e-Islami, a party that’s stirred up a lot of debate because of its complicated past and big role in Bangladesh’s politics.

His words have left people scratching their heads because Jamaat-e-Islami has a history of getting into trouble, especially with its rocky relationship with Bangladesh’s main political party, the Awami League.

The Indian government is pretty surprised and concerned about the Chinese official’s support for Jamaat-e-Islami, seeing it as a bit out of place since the party often clashes with Bangladesh’s non-religious political groups.

India, which has a solid bond with Bangladesh, is wary of Jamaat-e-Islami’s beliefs because of its past actions during the 1971 Liberation War and its push against a secular government.

The Indian government thinks the Chinese official’s comments might be an attempt to get involved in Bangladesh’s politics, especially since China is getting more involved in South Asia through its economy and politics.

The timing of these comments is also interesting, right before Bangladesh’s national elections, where Jamaat-e-Islami’s role is expected to be a big deal.

This situation adds another layer to the complicated political game in the area, with India keeping a close eye on China’s growing presence in Bangladesh.

While the Chinese embassy hasn’t said anything to back up the official’s comments, Indian officials are keeping an eye out for any fallout and are ready to react if needed.