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ALM Fazlur Rahman, mates with Bangladesh's chief advisor Muhammad Yunus, calls for a wild plan
"Muhammad Yunus's advisor issues caution regarding potential actions of Bangladesh, should India launch an attack on Pakistan, suggesting potential implications for the north-eastern region, following the Pahalgam terror attack."
In a surprising turn of events, retired Bangladeshi Major General ALM Fazlur Rahman has proposed a bold move. He suggested that, if India attacks Pakistan as a response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Bangladesh should take over seven northeastern states of India. This radical idea comes amidst the ongoing efforts to improve bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India, which have remained strained due to several factors, including criticisms over alleged targeted attacks against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.
Rahman, who formerly led the Bangladesh Rifles (now Border Guard Bangladesh) and is considered close to Yunus, also proposed discussions with China for a joint military arrangement to achieve this job. Interestingly, Yunus, the interim Chief Advisor, appointed Rahman to head the probe into the 2009 Bangladesh Rifles mutiny.
However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh quickly issued a statement clarifying that Rahman's views do not reflect the country's official policy and emphasized Bangladesh's commitment to maintaining peaceful coexistence and territorial integrity. The potential repercussions of such a move, given existing India-China border tensions, are yet to be seen.
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- This move by Rahman, in light of historical regional security anxieties, seems to contradict Bangladesh's traditionally non-aligned stance.
- The swift government disavowal reflects Dhaka's sensitivity to preserving bilateral ties with India, its largest regional trade partner.
- The call for Chinese military collaboration adds complexity to the situation, considering existing India-China border tensions.
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- The escalating tension could lead to retaliation, potentially involving India, Pakistan, and China due to existing border tensions.
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- In the realm of crime and justice, the Pahalgam attack has sparked a wave of debates and calls for action, with political implications that cannot be ignored.
- As the grid of international relations becomes more complex, it is crucial for governments to navigate these issues carefully to avoid exacerbating war-and-conflicts and to uphold principles of peaceful coexistence.
