India Still Tense To Observe Bangladesh-Pakistan Who Have Warned Out To Strengthen Bilateral Relations

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JAKARTA - Bangladesh and Pakistan, which have fought and continued to struggle, decided to strengthen diplomatic relations with one of them increasing trade cooperation on Sunday, August 24.

Citing AFP, the two countries had gone all out of war after the Eastern Pakistan region broke away to form Bangladesh in 1971.

"The scope and possibility to do good for the two nations in our two countries is enormous," said Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, who has not visited Bangladesh since 2012, quoted from AFP.

However, Bangladesh says the main issues between the two countries have not been resolved. Bangladesh is known to want an apology from Pakistan for the atrocities during the war.

Pakistan's military is accused of widespread atrocities during the 1971 war.

Hundreds of thousands of people have died with Bangladesh estimates saying millions and many in Bangladesh are still demanding Pakistan apologize for the killings.

Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser, Mohammad Touhid Hossain, said the matter of apology had not been resolved, but agreed to strengthen relations between countries and Pakistan.

"We have reached a consensus that pending issues must be resolved so as not to become an obstacle in our relationship," Hossain told reporters.

The increase in diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan was marked by the signing of an agreement to strengthen trade and economic relations, as well as increase cultural exchange between the two countries.

Analysts say India, which was involved in a four-day conflict with Pakistan in May 2025, is observing thoroughly the increase in diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan.