Yunus on India / The attitude softened, Yunus had to say - work cannot be done without India

Bangladesh's Mohammad Yunus, who was once vocal against India, is now trying to improve relations. He said that Bangladesh cannot survive without India. Before the BIMSTEC conference, he talked about clearing the misunderstandings with India. Now it remains to be seen what his policy will be.

Yunus on India: Bangladesh's Nobel laureate and social activist Mohammad Yunus, who was once known for making sharp statements against India, is now trying to improve relations with India. After the departure of the Sheikh Hasina government, Yunus tried his best to find an alternative to India. Sometimes he was seen trying to get closer to Pakistan, and sometimes he started considering China as Bangladesh's elder brother. But soon he realized that without India, his and Bangladesh's well-being is not possible.

The necessity of good relations with India

On Monday, Mohammad Yunus clearly said that Bangladesh has no other option but to maintain cordial relations with India, as both the countries are highly dependent on each other. However, he also admitted that some differences have emerged between the two countries due to some propaganda, but efforts are being made to overcome them.

Efforts to clear misunderstanding

Yunus did not reveal the source of the propaganda, but said in an interview to BBC Bangla that Bangladesh is committed to eliminating any misunderstanding with India. His comments came at a time when the BIMSTEC summit is scheduled to be held in Thailand on April 3-4. Bangladeshi officials are planning to arrange a meeting between Mohammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during this summit.

Emphasis on strengthening India-Bangladesh relations

Yunus stressed that India-Bangladesh relations have always been strong and will remain so in the future. He said, "Our relations are so close historically, politically and economically that we should not think without each other." He also admitted that some disputes have certainly increased in recent times, but efforts are being made to resolve them.

Talks with Modi and future policy

Yunus also revealed that he had talked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after assuming office. Now it will be interesting to see whether he follows Sheikh Hasina's policies towards India or takes a new path. Sheikh Hasina's policies had put Bangladesh on the path of progress, and now it depends on Yunus which path he chooses to further strengthen relations with India.