Indian Foreign Minister S.K. Jaishankar’s statement has also made a topic of discussion in Bangladesh. Jaishankar had said that Bangladesh should clearly explain what kind of relations it wants to have with India. In response, Bangladesh insisted that the issue of minorities of his country should not be a matter of concern of India, but it is part of the internal affairs of Bangladesh. At the same time, Bangladesh also expected India to take a clear stand on their relations.
Statement of Foreign Affairs advisor
According to the Dhaka Tribune, Mohammad Tauheed Hussain, advisor to the Foreign Affairs of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, said that Jaishankar has again raised the issue of minorities. He insisted that the issue was mainly distorted by the Indian media. Tauheed clarified that the minorities of Bangladesh are their own citizens, and the government has the responsibility to ensure their safety and rights. He said that India is concerned about how to treat its minorities, not Bangladesh’s own concern.
Unique style of dressing in space: video of NASA Astronaut Don Petit viral
Mutual attitude between the two countries on relations
Tauheed also said that Bangladesh himself will decide what kind of relationship it wants to have with India, just as India will have to decide how he wants to treat Bangladesh. He said, “We have a clear policy – we should not interfere in those issues that are related to the rights and security of the citizens of our country.” They believe that the relationship between the two countries should be based on mutual respect and shared interests, and to move forward in this direction, the two sides will have to work together.
Controversial statements and political comments
Tauheed also said that while various comments are being made on the issue of minorities of Bangladesh on the Indian political platform, while some Indian politicians also make statements which work to increase stress. Giving an example, he said that an Indian Chief Minister had also suggested that if possible, the United Nations Peace Keeping Force should be sent to Bangladesh. Apart from this, repeated anti-Bangladesh statements of a Union Minister are also negatively impacting the relationship between the two countries.
Need to improve relations
Tauheed stressed that it is better to try to strengthen their relations than focusing on focusing on the fact. He said that it is the responsibility of the government to deal with any kind of internal instability or issues in Bangladesh, but there is a need to stop the statement that increases the stress. Tauheed made it clear that Bangladesh wants to maintain good relations and for this clear dialogue and respect between the two sides is necessary.
