Dhaka: Bangladesh's interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, has dismissed concerns over deteriorating relations with India, asserting that ties between the two nations remain strong despite recent tensions. Yunus, however, acknowledged the emergence of some conflicts but attributed them primarily to "misinformation and propaganda".
In an interview with BBC Bangla, the Chief Advisor emphasized the historical, political, and economic interdependence of Bangladesh and India, stating that their relationship is too deeply rooted to be fundamentally altered.
"There is no way Bangladesh-India relations cannot be good. Our ties are close, and our mutual dependence is high. However, some conflicts have arisen, and I have described them as clouds that appeared in the middle. These clouds have mostly come from propaganda, and it is up to others to determine the sources of such misinformation," he said.
The Chief Advisor assured that efforts were being made to clear the misunderstandings between Dhaka and New Delhi and reaffirm cooperation between the two neighbors. On being asked whether Bangladesh is in direct contact with the Indian government, he confirmed ongoing diplomatic engagement.
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