The article argues that Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's attendance at Khaleda Zia's funeral was appropriate, as the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) represents a crucial element for Bangladesh's democratic future. It criticizes the current interim administration for banning the Awami League, deeming it partisan and undemocratic. The piece suggests that a strong, secular, two-party system is vital for Bangladesh's stability, and notes that both major parties, the Awami League and BNP, face leadership challenges following recent events.