It is natural for Bangladesh to oppose India for sheltering Sheikh Hasina : Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka (Bangladesh) – “The impact of Sheikh Hasina getting refuge in India is quite natural. For example, if I do not like you and someone else is supporting you, then I will naturally have a dislike for that person. It is natural to have adverse reactions. But the fact is India-Bangladesh always shared good ties irrespective of whether Sheikh Hasina or someone else is in power,” stated senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Mosharraf Hossain. Sheikh Hasina has taken temporary refuge in India after leaving Bangladesh.

1. Mosharraf Hossain further mentioned that, “It is in the interest of Bangladesh that we should have very good relations with India. I would not have said this for any other neighbouring country, but India is a big country and one of the largest economies in the world. For the sake of good bilateral ties, both countries need to sit and talk and resolve the differences.”

2. BNP Spokesperson Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury also expressed his opinion on this matter. He stated, “Right now, she (Sheikh Hasina) is the most wanted person in Bangladesh to be exposed to justice for numerous crimes – from murders and forced disappearances to massive corruption like siphoning out of billions of dollars. Therefore, the people of Bangladesh think, the Indian authorities should take into account their feelings, as eventually the ties between the two neighbouring countries depend on relations between people.”

Editorial Perspective

Why is the Bangladesh Nationalist Party silent about the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh ? They should also speak on this issue.