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News India Live, Digital Desk: After the overthrow of the government of neighboring Bangladesh, preparations have started to write a new chapter in relations with India. Tauheed Rahman, advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, has given a big and strong statement and made it clear that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is no longer relevant in the politics of Bangladesh. According to Rahman, Dhaka now wants to leave behind old memories and faces and start a new and modern relationship with New Delhi. This statement has created a stir in the diplomacy of South Asia.
‘It is necessary to come out of the shadow of the past’
While talking to the international media, Tauheed Rehman made it clear that the era of Sheikh Hasina is now over. He said that relations between India and Bangladesh should not be based on any one person or family. The new government of Bangladesh believes that the cooperation between the two countries has such huge dimensions that it cannot be seen through any old political lens. Rehman’s stance indicates that the interim government wants to give a ‘fresh start’ to relations with India.
How will the ‘new relationship’ be with India?
The Bangladeshi advisor stressed that they want to continue their partnership with India on important issues like security, trade and connectivity, but this partnership will be based on the principles of ‘equality and respect’. Experts believe that Bangladesh now wants to talk to India about its concerns which had become secondary in the last few years. The new leadership of Dhaka wants the Indian government to accept the new political reality there and work together on future plans.
What did Rahman say on the presence of Sheikh Hasina?
Sheikh Hasina is currently taking refuge in India, due to which different reactions are being seen in Bangladesh. Tauheed Rahman gave a direct reply on this issue and said that she (Hasina) is now ‘irrelevant’ for the present and future politics of Bangladesh. He indicated that the people of Bangladesh have now moved on and the interim government’s focus is on strengthening the country’s democratic structure and building balanced relations with its neighbours.
There will be more turmoil in South Asian diplomacy
After this statement, now everyone’s eyes are on the Foreign Ministry of India. Bangladesh is a strategic partner for India and after this major change in power there, India is also trying to protect its interests. Rahman’s ‘New Relationship’ proposal is both an opportunity and a challenge for India. Will India be able to align with the new government in Dhaka beyond Sheikh Hasina’s influence? This will be the biggest diplomatic test in the times to come.