Bangladesh - Pakistan Relationship

[Ali_Syed]

Re: Bangladesh - Pakistan Relationship

@Amal

Let us not overlook the political aspect of Awami League’s unrelenting demand for a formal apology.

While Musharraf’s “regret” was welcomed by Khalida Zia, it was promptly discarded by Sheikh Hasina Wajid, the then opposition leader, because the two ladies manage contrasting poltical stakes. Sheikh Mojibur Rahman’s daughter has a legacy to handle whose political dimensions cannot be altered significantly. Bangladeshi people are also divided into pro and anti-Pakistani camps that are managed by Khalida and Hasina. The former and the incumbent prime ministers take political dividends from the divide in their nation and even if Pakistan does offer a state apology, the issue will always be used for political gains.

Having said that, as far as Pakistan is concerned, I understand that being a responsible and civilised country, Islamabad must go through the formalities of a state apology and close the chapter for once and all.

I think its not a proper time for apology, as we are on our weakest point and they are asking for it as they also know that. I dont have any problem with the government apologizing, but I think it would make a bigger impact when we are stable. As if Pakistan apologizes they might start asking for something else. Keep in mind the same Hasina Wajid visited Pakistan in 1999, so what has transpired during the past 13 years?