Photo: COLLECTEDThe idea, encouragingly, is to bring border killings to zeroYesterday, Bangladesh and India signed seven MoUs with the aim to nurture a relationship of mutual benefit, covering sectors such as energy and agriculture. As we have editorialized, this relationship is one that is rooted in history and must be nurtured to ensure Bangladesh’s sustainable development moving forward. In this regard, the two leaders have agreed to both sides working on a coordinated border management program, with the Indian PM himself stating that no lethal weapons will be used at the border and that the Indian Border Security Force will be informed accordingly. The idea, encouragingly, is to bring border killings to zero. There is indeed nothing that could be more beneficial to the relationship between India and Bangladesh, and our entire nation will be watching to ensure that these killings at the border do indeed become a thing of the past.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 19, 2020 01:18 UTC