‘Abnormal State in Dhaka-Delhi Relations’ – ‘Dhaka Seeks to Reduce Tensions’

Abnormal State in Dhaka-Delhi Relations’ – ‘Dhaka Seeks to Reduce Tensions’

Today’s leading headline reads, ‘Dhaka Seeks to Reduce Tensions’. Since Sheikh Hasina sought refuge in India after facing a student-people uprising and leaving Bangladesh, Dhaka-Delhi relations have been going through an ‘abnormal state.’ Bangladesh has highlighted the Sheikh Hasina issue, while India continues to raise allegations of minority persecution in Bangladesh. Amid this tug-of-war, various incidents are unfolding on the ground, triggering diverse reactions and counter-reactions from different quarters.

The report states that Dhaka-Delhi relations have been in an ‘abnormal state’ since the government’s fall. Bangladesh is emphasizing the Sheikh Hasina issue, while India is focusing on allegations of minority persecution in Bangladesh. These matters have led to mixed responses and counter-responses from various entities.

In such a scenario, there is now a strong possibility of a high-level meeting between the two countries’ governments for the first time since the government’s fall. A foreign secretary-level meeting is scheduled to take place in Dhaka on December 10, and Delhi has been informed of this.

Diplomatic analysts from within and outside the government believe that relations between the two countries are currently in an abnormal state due to the emergence of very sensitive issues, including the minority issue.

On the other hand, there are many pressing issues between the two nations that cannot be ignored. In such a situation, there remains an opportunity to work towards fostering good neighborly relations.