Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 12, 2024, 05:00 PM
India-Bangladesh News: Mohammad Yunus, who became the head of the interim government after the recent coup in Bangladesh, seems to have changed his tone towards India. After the political upheaval in Bangladesh and the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power, there was a strain in the relations between India and Bangladesh. But Yunus has recently admitted that he has no alternative to India and Bangladesh needs to maintain good relations with India.Mohammad Yunus's changing attitude towards IndiaMohammad Yunus has revealed that there was a situation of tension in India-Bangladesh relations while former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was in power. Yunus says that Hasina presented other political parties of Bangladesh as anti-India, which created an impression in India's mind that only Hasina can maintain good relations with India. Yunus also clarified that this perception was completely a misunderstanding spread by Hasina and now Bangladesh should move towards re-establishing old and good relations with India.Efforts towards improving relations with IndiaIn a recent interview, Yunus said that Bangladesh has no other option but to maintain good relations with India. He spoke of the need to revive old relations with India and said that the two countries have had a long and strong relationship. Yunus also said that it is necessary to resolve the issues of illegal movement on the border and water sharing between Bangladesh and India through mutual dialogue.Allegations on former PM Sheikh HasinaYunus has accused former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of damaging the constitutional institutions and economy of Bangladesh. He claimed that Hasina did the country only for the benefit of herself and her family. These allegations come when Bangladesh had emerged as the second largest economy of South Asia under the leadership of Sheikh Hasina. Yunus says that Hasina hindered the development of Bangladesh for personal gain and its result is now visible in Bangladesh's politics.Future directionThis statement of Mohammad Yunus marks a turning point in the relations between Bangladesh and India. If Bangladesh and India succeed in improving their relations under the leadership of Yunus, it can prove beneficial not only for both the countries but also for the overall development of South Asia. Now it remains to be seen how successful Yunus' efforts are and how quickly India-Bangladesh relations become normal.