Pakistan and Bangladesh are siblings shaped by a common crucible of history—colonial exploitation, Hindu majoritarian domination, and the struggle for dignity and self-rule. Their separation did not negate the Two-Nation Theory; it exposed the perils of centralized power that ignored regional voices and democratic pluralism. Today, as separate nation-states, Pakistan and Bangladesh remain bound by civilizational ties, people-to-people connections, and a shared experience of resisting domination. With firm support from Pakistan and a shared resolve against Hindutva-driven interference, Pakistan and Bangladesh are poised to corner an ideology that thrives on division and dominance. The Two-Nation Theory has not only succeeded; it endures as a living framework of identity and solidarity.

Source: The Nation December 21, 2025 16:30 UTC