Can India Defeat Bangladesh and Pakistan Simultaneously?

Reading Time: 3 minutes BDMilitary.com InterviewDate: April 2025Topic: Can India Defeat Bangladesh and Pakistan Simultaneously?Interviewee: Senior Bangladesh Army Officer – Major General (Identity withheld on request) BDMilitary.com:There is a widespread belief among Indian media, politicians, and even many retired generals that India can simultaneously defeat both Bangladesh and Pakistan if a war ever breaks out. From a professional military perspective, how accurate is this belief? Bangladesh Army Officer:Thank you. To be direct — this belief is not accurate when assessed objectively through a modern military lens. It is based largely on historical memory, media-driven nationalism, and an overestimation of India’s current operational capabilities. In 1971, India fought under very favourable conditions: Pakistan was split geographically, and Bangladesh’s population was already in open revolt. Today, circumstances are very different. Bangladesh’s Armed Forces have undergone considerable modernisation, Pakistan has a hardened, precision-focused military, and India faces significant structural weaknesses internally. BDMilitary.com:Could you