Bangladesh might be a young country—just 53 years old—but its history is more thrilling than a Hollywood blockbuster. From military coups and assassinations to betrayals and political intrigue, this small South Asian nation has seen it all. But what's happening now is bigger than anything before. The latest coup in Bangladesh isn't just local news—it's pulling global superpowers like the US, China, and India into a complex web of geopolitics. 

Let’s break down what’s really going on.

Why Does Bangladesh Matter?

With 170 million people, Bangladesh is more populous than Russia, Japan, or Germany. It sits right next to India, one of the world's biggest countries, and close to a crucial area called the Bay of Bengal. This region is near the Malacca Strait, a narrow waterway through which much of China's trade passes. If the US wanted to disrupt China’s trade, this would be the place to do it.

But here's the catch: the US doesn’t have any strong allies in this part...