How will be the relations with India? After winning the election, Tariq Rehman gave a statement, is Sheikh ‘Hasina’ But will the problem get stuck?

Tariq Rahman India Policy: After the landslide victory of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) with two-thirds majority in the 13th general election of Bangladesh, party chief Tariq Rahman has for the first time made a big statement in front of the media on his foreign policy, especially relations with India. Standing on the threshold of power after 17 years of long exile, Tariq Rehman has made it clear that the interests of his country will remain supreme.

‘Public interest’ On the top

In his first press conference after the victory, when Tariq Rahman was asked about future relations with India, he said that the interests of Bangladesh and its people will decide Dhaka’s new foreign policy. He clarified that his government will decide relations with other countries only on the basis of welfare and national interests of the citizens. His close aide Humayun Kabir indicated that the new government would engage with India in a ‘people-to-people’ Wants to strengthen relations.

extradition of sheikh hasina

The issue of Sheikh Hasina can become the biggest thorn in the relations between India and Bangladesh. Deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is currently living in exile in India. BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has announced that his party will formally request India to extradite Hasina to Bangladesh to face trial there. Since Tariq Rehman had to stay abroad for 17 years during Hasina’s tenure, this issue can become a cause of diplomatic tension between the two countries.

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Shattered economy and law and order

According to the current condition of Bangladesh, the path to power will not be easy for Tariq Rahman. Bangladesh’s economic situation and law and order have deteriorated drastically in the last 18 months. Apart from this, the strain in relations with India during the interim government of Yunus and India’s strong criticism regarding the atrocities on minorities (Hindus) in Bangladesh is also a big challenge. Rahman has hinted that he may soon visit other countries in the region, including India.