Relations with India

Alamgir Sujaet, Regional Sales Manager, Mutual Food Products Ltd. Topkhana road Segunbagicha, Dhaka
The relations between India and Bangladesh are deep rooted. But after 38 years, it is found that there is a huge trade deficit between the two countries. We see our negotiation skills, especially diplomatic exercises, are almost zero. No proper homework is done, while we take part in the negotiations with our Indian counterparts. It is not India, it is our limitations or failures. In order to minimize the trade gap, we can focus on a few items that can be marketed only to the Seven Sisters (eastern part of India). We hope our policy makers will take proper steps for resolving the unsettled issues with India immediately.