Solving problems with India
M. Talukdar New York
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that India would do nothing to hurt the interests of Bangladesh. If he really means it then he should support solution of all outstanding problems with Bangladesh. Piecemeal solution of problems is not working for Bangladesh. Currently, India only wants solution of matters that benefit it. This will not bring lasting peace because some problems will always remain outstanding and Bangladesh will be in a more difficult situation in future. Problems regarding boundary demarcation, push-in of Bengali-speaking people, transit to Nepal and China through India, share of water of common rivers, restriction on sale of Bangladeshi products in India etc.-- all these problems should be sorted once and for all. India should understand that friendship is a two way street and both parties benefit from it -- particularly if they are neighbours. Without peace both Bangladesh and India will remain permanently poor, permanently dependent on foreign countries. If conflicts with her neighbours continue, India will never be a great prosperous countrya position it rightfully deserves.
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