Mr.Q
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I think the negotiators are rooted to ground realities.They were engaged intensely outside of the noise.As India have not yielded on agri sector they may have went for oil imports.
I dont think relations will be normal with bng again.Even though its a coup, they let Chinese ambassador near the testa project and getting them set up a defence EZ. Its not political. Its policy due to religious extremism and bigotry. Ex Indian hockey player dhanraj pillai once said about hockey tournaments in bng " even in 98 , there were two factions at every place in Dhaka. One is pro Indian and other is pro pak".
It took some time for his ego to cool down before he could acknowledge the ground realities. The best thing India did was to remain silent rather than antagonise the US. We held our ground, making it clear that we cannot push our farmers into poverty.
On BD, people to people relations have never been very robust. A large number of them follow a dangerous brand of Islamic fundamentalism (but I have met very secular Bangladeshis too). There is still scope for economic and diplomatic cooperation. That has been India’s consistent approach including during Sheikh Hasina’s tenure, despite baseless accusations of India being an intrusive neighbour. They need us a lot more than we need them.



