Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is going to visit India on Monday. Earlier, in a special interview given to the news agency, PM Sheikh Hasina spoke openly on many issues including India-Bangladesh relations, economic situation of Bangladesh, Rohingya refugees.
Will the economic situation of Bangladesh be like Sri Lanka Crisis? On this question, PM Sheikh Hasina said, “Our economy is still very strong. We faced the Corona epidemic (Covid-19 Pandemic), the Ukraine-Russia war also had an effect, but Bangladesh was on time. Has been repaying the loan. I don’t think we will ever face Sri Lanka-like situation.”
Sheikh Hasina said – our foreign policy is clear
Bangladesh PM said, “Our foreign policy is very clear. Friendship with all, do not have hatred towards anyone. If there is any problem between China and India, then we should not get involved in it. I want the development of my country. If there is any problem between the countries then it can be resolved bilaterally.India and Bangladesh are close neighbors.I always value friendship with our neighboring countries because I think this friendship is for our people.It It is our priority to see how to improve trade between the two countries.”
Told India – a tested friend
Describing India as a tested friend, Sheikh Hasina said that our friendship is going on since 1971. India has stood by Bangladesh in every hour of need. In 1971 and then later also our relationship has remained unbroken. He said, ‘We always remember India’s contribution during the 1971 war and moreover, this time of 1975, when we lost all our family members. Members were lost. At that time the then Prime Minister had given us shelter in India.
Appreciate PM Modi fiercely
Many of our students were trapped in Ukraine during the Russo-Ukraine war, when India took its students out of there, then our students were also evacuated from there, I thank Prime Minister Modi for this. Further said, I also thank the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, for the Vaccine Friendship initiative. India provided the vaccine not only to Bangladesh but also to other South Asian countries.
The problem of water sharing should be solved
On the water-sharing dispute between India-Bangladesh, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said – We are located downstream and the water is coming from India. So India should show more generosity. Both the countries will benefit from this. Sometimes our people suffer a lot, especially because of Teesta river. Now the problem of water, I think it should be solved soon. PM(Narendra Modi) Very eager to solve this problem, but there is problem in your country too. We share only the water of Ganga but there are 54 other rivers also. This is a long standing problem and it should be solved.
Said on the problem of Rohingya Muslims, minorities-
This is a huge burden for us Rohingya, we are in consultation with the international community and our neighbours. So that they (Rohingya) can go back home. We are giving them (Rohingya) shelter, providing everything. Vaccine was also made available to him during Kovid. But how long will they stay here? Some people are involved in drug smuggling, women smuggling, the sooner they go back to their homes, it is good for our country and for Myanmar.
On the security of the minority community in Bangladesh, PM Sheikh Hasina said – We have communal harmony here. Sometimes, some incidents happen, about which we take immediate action. The people of my party are very conscious about this.
Sheikh Hasina said on son’s entry into politics-
On being asked whether she wants her son to join politics, Sheikh Hasina said – it is for her to decide. He is working for the country. Digital Bangladesh is his idea and he is helping me in this but he never thought of taking any position in a political party or any ministry.
Cattle smuggling has been discussed
On smuggling of cattle through the India-Bangladesh border, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina said that discussions are on on this. Incidents of cattle smuggling have come down, with occasional few incidents. There are also meetings between the security forces of both the countries regarding this, we have got their assurance that such incidents will be less.
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