Voting began in Bangladesh on January 7 with Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League set to return to power.
The main opposition BNP is boycotting the polls calling the election process a sham designed to cement Hasina's rule.
India shares a 4,1000-km border with B'desh and a stable and friendly neighbour is in India's best interests.
India was first country to recognise Bangladesh as an independent state and established diplomatic relations with it after its independence in 1971.
Awami League's crackdown on anti-India elements and counter-terrorism cooperation with India has improved India’s overall security situation.
Hasina's party has been committed to keep Islamic radicals and Pakistan's ISI out of power in Bangladesh which works in India's favour.
After India, Bangladesh is the second largest economy in South Asia. India's export to B'desh stood at USD 8 billion during Apr–Nov 2022.
Both countries are also engaged in regional cooperation through multilateral forums like SAARC, BIMSTEC, and IORARC.
Illegal migration from Bangladesh to India, involving refugees and economic migrants, remains a pressing issue.
China's increasing involvement with Bangladesh could potentially undermine India's regional standing and impede its strategic aspirations.