New Delhi - In a strategic move under the Quad Ports for Future initiative, the United States is exploring the possibility of establishing a foothold in Bangladesh’s port sector—potentially signaling a significant shift in the geopolitical dynamics of the Bay of Bengal. The move, however, may unsettle India, which remains a close Quad ally but currently lacks a direct role in the US initiative in Bangladesh.

According to persons familiar with the developments, the US has recently conducted a preliminary meeting with key stakeholders in Dhaka to discuss prospects for port development. As a next step . . .