The article by Zafar Sobhan is an excellent analysis of the pros and cons of having a good relationship with India. As mentioned in the end, we not only need to evaluate how maintaining a belligerent relationship with India is not benefiting us in the long run, but also we could look at the western world. The European countries already have a single currency and the American continent has long been using this approach proposed by India. This has led to economic growth of many neighbours of the US and also helped the massive US industries. Yes, we should wake up and smell the coffee. It is way past due for Bangladesh to start acting like a modern state that is more interested in economic growth than political gains. We should also think whether we are really a free state from the economic point of view.
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