An open letter to Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus

[@desistarktm7270]

The final outcome of "Secularism" is becoming a Muslim majority and then an Islamic state. If the history of Pakistan, Lebanon & Bangladesh can't substantiate it enough for you, take a look at the demographic trends of West Bengal & Kerala in Real-time.

[@ishtiaquealamin6147]

What about your country?

[@GehraRajyaKaAnmolTattu]

@@ishtiaquealamin6147 It has been an inclusive democracy since independence.

[@nv9991]

@@ishtiaquealamin6147 Lets talk with actual data. What was Kafir % in 1947 in East Pakistan? What is % now?. Ask the same question about the Muslim % in Kafir India. Let us start with you quoting back those four key data as proof of how secularism has "really" worked on both sides in the past 75 years. I'm just waiting for you to quote all four percentages.

[@secondopinion-i.p.8881]

​@GehraRajyaKaAnmolTattuwhat a joke 😃😁😆

[@desistarktm7270]

@@ishtiaquealamin6147 Kerala and West Bengal are my country only. Future Islamic Republics.

[@IndianGeek5589]

Please change the ad lol. How many times will I watch that kid's party

[@badebhaiya3571]

"HYAH", here's the 30-second lesson that SG and the team at ThePrint desperately need 🤣

[@bibekmisra3488]

Take the Subscription

[@ratulraveendran]

Please add sections to the youtube videos, wherever it logically makes sense

[@GehraRajyaKaAnmolTattu]

It’s now etched in my dna.

[@Pinoy342]

what the hell !! that lil nanchuck dude is the reason I watch SG videos

[@ks20234]

Wow! no mention of Hindu persecution in Bangladesh in this open letter! Would Shekhar Gupta have not mentioned "Muslim persecution" several times if he were to write to dear Narendrabhai in 2002. Not even once did he appeal to Yunus that Shri Chinmoy Das be freed as its clearly religious persecution that he is denied bail, denied proper lawyer to fight his case. On the other hand he understands Yunus' need to appease the Jamaat. So to appease Jamaat, the Hindus should be sacrificed and Mr Gupta is entirely fine with that logic. This is is one video I saw from start to finish - I mean, these "Hindus" like Gupta are such a unique breed - their co-religionists are being persecuted and that too in the name of religion and they cant even say a word in their favour and dare they even utter a single word against Muslims. Gazab ke log hain - I mean, I am speechless at this apathy. Perhaps they only have sympathy for Muslims being persecuted, and harsh words for Hindus even if Hindus were only defending themselves.

[@AvadheshKumar-h5l]

S.G. has sold his soul to India marka secularism 😂😂

[@pradipray1251]

Shekhar is not secular But a notorious seku.

[@HM-tj2fu]

How hindu sacrificed in Bangladesh? Do you your own business in India, instead of doing too much nose poking.

[@subhrajitgupta5535]

You are an id1ot. There is no Hindu.

[@hareshmehta1772]

Thank you. After reading your comments I discontinued watching this episode​@@AvadheshKumar-h5l

[@aimanctg]

WTF? Are you saying India gains nothing from Bangladesh? Are you serious? Hasina has been accused of acting in India's favor and doing everything possible to undermine Bangladesh's interests. As a senior journalist, such denial won’t help India in the long run. If you want to build a long-term relationship, try respecting each other and move away from this "Dada-giri" mindset. You failed to mention some devastating and controversial agreements Hasina made with India, including transit and transshipment deals without proper tariffs or tolls, the Rampal project, unfair treaties with Adani, and her silence on issues such as border killings, Indian insurgency, and intelligence activities in Bangladesh over the past one and a half decades. Many Bangladeshi citizens perceive India as the main culprit behind the BDR massacre in 2009. For the last three sham elections, Indian intelligence, political, and business elites have played a significant role in keeping Hasina in power. In return, she has done everything to satisfy their interests, appearing more like an obedient servant than a leader. Final words: If peace is truly the goal, India must overcome its hegemonic mindset and strive to build a relationship with Bangladesh based on mutual trust and respect.

[@indiamusically]

India has a hegemonic mindset or this thought is a creation of your convenience? India simply has security concerns only- the insurgents who found home in Bangladesh before 2010s and now the entry of 3rd country in bay of bengal. Rest all issues, which you point out as devastating for Bangladesh can simply be re-visted and modified by next governments. India cant be sorry for being a large economy, what can we do if you see India as hegemon just because India is large and growing and it convenient for you to take India has hegemone just because of this. India has not bullied any agreement s like US does. Every agreement can be re looked but with civility, diplomacy. Rest if you want to raise the hatred bar, and blame all own problem on India shoulders, be our guest. If you are self respecting, we are too.

[@slidewithsourav]

​@@indiamusically brilliant!

[@MN1961M]

@@indiamusicallywell said

[@ks20234]

@@aimanctg you have just replaced one dictatorship with another. It's like cutting off one's nose to spite it...loser is Bangladesh only. Some say this Hasina govt topple is a US Conspiracy to gain access to St Martins island and thereby have a strategic base in the Indian Ocean region with proximity to both India and China. But in the process Bangladesh's economy will plummet.

[@aimanctg]

@@ks20234 wow typical GODI media narratives. such a disgrace!

[@mangeshdevalapurkar5283]

It is high time that Islamic nations respect their minorities feelings and allow them to live dignified life.

[@ashrarhussain]

my hindu brothers are living better than muslims in india

[@dpworld3251]

@@ashrarhussain In India, Muslims are being lynched and even Hindus are being killed on the suspicion that they are involved in cattle trade #beef consumption does not cause any issues globally anywhere. In UAE, you are given full freedom to worship your religion. .. growing up in BD, I remember having 2 weeks worth of public holidays due to hindu festivals but no Eid holidays anywhere in the West.

[@sreea2365]

@@ashrarhussain You don't even spare non-Sunni muslims.

[@zohayer.mehtab]

Bangladeshi Hindus are living better than majority of the India

[@DipJyotiDeka]

In India Muslim can become President​ @@ashrarhussain. Does it happen in your country ?

[@happi100singh]

Shekhar Gupta ji , Atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh is not mentioned by you in your letter ? You are true leftist so please do not act smart Shekhar ji and expect today’s Indians will be impressed by your soft and good English . Tell truth to him which is worrying us the most . This is really not acceptable Mr Gupta .

[@AHKhan-po4fc]

@@happi100singh Bangladesh is also worried about Muslim minority in India under Hindu extremist BJP government too pajit

[@mirzasaanwarhosen2504]

@@happi100singh he also knows that it’s a propaganda.

[@justanother7941]

@@mirzasaanwarhosen2504 Is this propoganda thing in Palastine now?

[@zohayer.mehtab]

​@@justanother7941 You have no evidence. Palestinian gen**** is live 24/7 on internet. Just don't anything believe the right-wing liars of India putting on X.

[@salemunbahar8080]

@@justanother7941 , Unlike Is***l, we invited journalists worldwide to come here and fact-check themselves. Also, please do have some humanity. Regarding the atrocities on Hindus, in most cases, it happened to the people who were involved with the previous fanciest government. The same thing happened with the Awami League's muslim workers. (So if you want to say something, please say for both of the communities) The atrocities and terror of those Awami League's workers committed over the last 16 years made them the target. Also peace. I don't want to talk much with the people who think what is going on in Gaza is a propaganda

[@shyam2061]

Inappropriate and condemnable. 1. Inappropriate to take a stand that is not exactly in line with Indian govt. Official stand. 2. Meaningless to address a puppet CEO. 3. Inappropriate to drag in the Singh-Advani conversation in international letter. 4. Condemnable that you don't mention the atrocities being perpetrated under the nose of puppet CEO. 5. Inappropriate to comment on the previous elections in a foreign country.

[@anonymousinfinido2540]

Chill grandpa, take your meds.

[@JimiChy]

One should note that it is the Indian govt who helped the previous regime to get international legitimacy by supporting the outcome of 3 rigged elections in Bangladesh.So they have helped create the turbulent ousting of Awami league regime

[@anonymousinfinido2540]

@JimiChy correct

[@aayushgupta4111]

Relax bro. He's not in the government. He can take any stand he wants. And also, the elections were a sham. Its a known fact. Stop justifying it.

[@ks20234]

@@shyam2061 well articulated

[@ArkoProvoMukherjee]

You are too polite Shekhar-ji 😀

[@eshwardev7806]

Is there a mention of Bangladeshi Hindus ..?

[@PrasannaSankar87]

NOPE. No mention of systemic, state sponsored atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh. What else would you expect from a 'liberal' ?

[@bharatkaushik3447]

Gupta ji is is highly intelligent person but a Vampanthi

[@kavspadma]

Please don't expect. It's Mr. Shekhar Gupta. He is more concerned about puppet govt, not Hindus.

[@rounakrizvi2915]

If something happend only in Indian Media how he can mention Dr Yunus to fix it।

[@kasiviswanathankrishnan2412]

Only shekhar ji could write such a pertinent letter. It was a real treat reading it

[@ThePrintIndia]

Thank you, my friend, for appreciating and supporting our journalism. Do keep watching and writing in...best wishes, Shekhar

[@pradipray1251]

@@ThePrintIndia Shekhar, had you had weed and forgot to mention Hindu persecution in Bangladesh.

[@badolgiringya5035]

@@ThePrintIndia stop pretending mate! Youre nothing but another godi media journalist from the center left side.

[@VijayPatil-tz3cr]

​@@ThePrintIndia In my opinion it was pathetic. I think you are very much exposed today with your so-called journalism if you call this pathetic letter an open letter.

[@truemonk1]

Awesome letter… always a pleasure to hear you

[@mahanteshbhoost]

My colleague Mr.Rahman from Bangladesh ,he returned back to AUS from Bangladesh last week .He told me, the situation is very grim there and Younus is just a puppet and country's administration is falling in to the hands of JAMATIS at a rapid pace . These jamatis can be very Islamic extremists 😢. Being a devoted Muslim, he appeared very concerned about his country's Future .

[@RajPal-hg6hy]

Indian a Fading Power in The Subcontinent and China the Influencial Power and Player in The India Subcontinent

[@saumyaadhikari8078]

Yes, yesterday I too talked to a Bangladeshi friend who lives in Canada. He too expressed deep concern over the situation. He says madrasas have mushroomed up everywhere. Children from poor families are lured into them with free tiffin. Rather than imparting religious instructions they are indoctrinated. They are taught that Hindus and Indians are evil.

[@SV-wu2my]

@@RajPal-hg6hy Chinese bots are there in The Print everytime.

[@Md.KamrulHasanTuhin]

we are concerned about indian hindu extremist and day by day india is falling into hinduvta trap which brings india down to astray

[@GehraRajyaKaAnmolTattu]

@@SV-wu2my Or their minions the Bangladeshi and Pakistani bots

[@mdshahjahanahmed5809]

Dear Mr. Shekhar Gupta, I appreciate your acknowledgment of Bangladesh as India’s “most valued friend in the east.” It is indeed heartening to see such a statement from someone of your stature. However, as a Bangladeshi, I feel compelled to highlight some critical issues that complicate this friendship and challenge the narrative you have presented. India undoubtedly played a significant role in our liberation in 1971, and for that, Bangladesh will always be grateful. However, since then, the relationship has not always been one of equality or mutual respect. The Undermining of Democracy You speak of valuing Bangladesh, but where was India when Sheikh Hasina’s government consistently suppressed democratic institutions and extended its grip on power through controversial means? India’s apparent backing of Hasina’s government, despite allegations of electoral manipulation and authoritarian practices, has fueled the perception among many Bangladeshis that India prioritizes its strategic and economic interests over supporting true democracy in our country. This narrative is reinforced by India’s silence on pressing issues like media censorship, political repression, and lack of fair elections in Bangladesh. While India often positions itself as the world’s largest democracy, its actions in Bangladesh suggest that it is willing to compromise democratic principles when convenient. Economic Disparities Let’s talk trade. The trade imbalance between India and Bangladesh remains stark, heavily favoring India. Bangladesh imports far more from India than it exports. For example, in the fiscal year 2022-23, Bangladesh’s imports from India exceeded $16 billion, while our exports barely crossed $2 billion. This disparity hurts our economy and fosters resentment among ordinary Bangladeshis who feel India is exploiting its dominant position. Furthermore, Indian policies have often hindered Bangladesh’s access to fair trade opportunities. Non-tariff barriers, bureaucratic delays, and restrictions on our agricultural and industrial exports to India are well-documented. Despite numerous agreements and assurances, these obstacles remain, leaving many to question whether India truly seeks an equitable partnership. The Water Issue Another sore point in our relationship is the issue of transboundary rivers. India has constructed dams and barrages on major rivers like the Ganges (Farakka Barrage) and Teesta, significantly affecting Bangladesh’s water flow, agriculture, and livelihoods. For decades, Bangladesh has sought a fair Teesta water-sharing agreement, but progress remains elusive. This has further eroded trust and added to the perception that India prioritizes its own interests at the expense of its “most valued friend.” The Role of Regional Diplomacy While you dismiss Pakistan as offering “political, philosophical, and sectarian baggage,” it’s worth noting that Bangladesh’s relationship with India is not without challenges. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) have created unease among Bangladeshis, as these policies cast indirect aspersions on our country’s integrity. They reflect a growing sense of mistrust that India needs to address if it values Bangladesh as an equal partner in the region. A Path Forward If India truly values Bangladesh as its “most valued friend,” then it must do more to treat us as an equal partner. This means respecting democratic principles, addressing the economic imbalance, resolving water disputes fairly, and ensuring that regional policies do not alienate the people of Bangladesh. Bangladeshis are no longer passive observers of geopolitics. In this age of transparency and information, people can see through empty rhetoric and one-sided narratives. True friendship is built on mutual respect, equality, and trust-not merely on declarations of goodwill. I hope this letter serves as an invitation to reflect on these issues and foster a relationship based on genuine partnership rather than dominance or convenience. Yours sincerely, Md Shahjahan Ahmed

[@shainpv]

CAA : Nothing can stand in the way of checking illegal immigration, the illegal ones are regularly deported from every country , in the USA too and there persecuted minorities are also given priority citizenship under Lautenberg amendment..India has a history of partition on religious lines...when something similar ( with regard to illegals and persecuted minorities) is being attempted by India from Islamic countries carved out of itself, which was long overdue, wonder why the hullabaloo !!!. If Muslims are turning against fellow muslims ( Ahmedias, Sufis, Shias etc )in Islamic countries carved out of India then some solutions should be found by them, like partition etc which they so readily advocate when they are in non muslims countries. Illegal immigration from Bangladesh is rampant( your youtubers are making how to videos) "If Bangladesh does not agree to take back it's people then the country should compensate by giving land to India"

[@BCSforeign2026]

Dr. Yunus said in a Interview with a Bangladeshi news paper 'New Age' he will go back to Paris after the election and continue his Climate change project. So he has no intention to be part of Bangladeshi Politics. And also as a Bangladeshi i can ensure the political system is so dirty no well educated can survive here. The current interim government also looks like giving up on the reform, BNP just want the same old political system, so they pressuring the government for election. I mean, people are so fed up with this corrupted system, but that what democracy meant for poor nations.

[@that90sguy77]

I'm really saddened by your silence on the plight of Hindus of Bangladesh

[@mohammedahmadhusain663]

Sir,Your country has never been a friend to us but your leaders have always played adversely to our people and our democracy.Biggest mockery of all time. By the way , I don't believe Bangladesh people won't even allow her dead body to have a resting place in the country. We want to be your friend but you never showed some respect,but neither you or us can change our neighbours and you should seriously think to have a peaceful co existence side by side without interfering each other internal affairs. By doing so we both can have a peaceful and productive country.

[@BharatThatIsIndia]

Md Yunus might have been anything in the past, he is an Islamist now. Those student leaders were Islamist too and when you shout some thing like "Aami Razakar" then it is just to legitimite the Islamist and Pakistani supporters.

[@GehraRajyaKaAnmolTattu]

He may be a part of the Islamic brotherhood, given the number of interactions with Qatar and Al Jazeera.

[@arifshahariar4519]

At first bro there is nothing wrong in being religious.... i will be friend with kattar hindu rather than a weed smoker... same goes for muslim too... and one more thing don’t blame religion for everything.... Believe me bro our hindus are also frustrated with Indians attitude... Specially the hindi belt or cow belt.

[@Ninjashank]

He was just a Shylock earlier .

[@samlee3039]

So then Bangladesh will become a theocracy in the near future right? And if it doesn't, you will admit you were wrong right?

[@BharatThatIsIndia]

@samlee3039 Pakistan is also not a theocracy. Bangladesh will remain under these military+Islamist rules who supported Pakistan during 1971 too.

[@ManojSharma_birding]

It's a pleasure to see a neatly kept bookshelf behind you, Sir Ji!

[@amarnathsingh2011]

Hope Mr, Yunus listens to SG’s advice.

[@20thCentury_Turtle]

Yunnus will be replaced soon as he is the interim head until the next elections, very hard to say what will happen next. In WB, Mamta Banerjee has backed the Centre, bringing back memories of when she was a minister in Vajpayee's cabinet (so was Omar Abdullah).

[@shaileshhirani2550]

SG = Sunil Gavaskar

[@northsouth256]

India and Bangladesh have similar GDP per capita-India at USD 2,698 and Bangladesh at USD 2,625, according to the IMF-making the claim of India being richer misleading. In contrast, China's GDP per capita stands at USD 12,969, creating a significant gap. If India and Bangladesh are comparable to Mexico, then China is akin to the U.S. in terms of economic disparity, highlighting the vast difference in development and economic scale.

[@Medleri]

@@northsouth256have a look at PPP per capita as well

[@babakaashirwaad]

He remembered his “maqsad”

[@RajPal-hg6hy]

S.G Yunus has " TASTED POWER " So No Reason Can Stop Him to Be Blind , S.G Enjoy More Media Food

[@blackpearl5323]

Your opinions matters, you are wrong on almost everything. You failed to realise that India and the raw's blatant interference in our country for two and half decades has costs us losing all our rights. Now that we reclaimed our sovereignty, it may be the last thing we hear from an Indian intellectual to lecture us on the way forward. We don't care about Indian concerns, we will find our way anyway with India or without. Instead of lecturing our statesman, isn't it better for you to protest against Indian looting our country. India lost it, by doing what it has been doing in our country, we will make sure India is done and dusted in our country once and for all.

[@DipJyotiDeka]

Alas. Bangladesh forces claim to capture Indian land. Should India treat this as an act of aggression ? With no legitimate govt, wonder how the chain of command will work. But India is a generous country. It will patiently wait, just like it has with Pakistan, for its self destruction.

[@Eagle-w7g]

India is surrounded by countries who dislike, if not hate India. Your open letter to Professor Yunus is an example. Learn to respect neighbors.

[@PS-ug7nm]

Bhutan, Nepal, Sri lanka? Everyone is taking a u-turn, Muizzu came begging, Sri lanka revised it's policy, Nepal present govt is pro india, bangladeshi came crying back for rice aft all that bark First you bark against us and then try to come our country, whata bunch of hypocrites 😂

[@badolgiringya5035]

@@PS-ug7nm typical bjp jeet making it seem like they gave the rice for free! Maldives is still pro china and they kicked jeets long ago remember? have some shame and hide your face.

[@Clickbait6000]

I think we should let Bangladesh do what they want ....And face the Consequences

[@pradipray1251]

Hindu prosecution has not been taking place only after 5th August 2023, It has been there since 1947, By professor Abul Barkat economics Dhaka University, From 1964 to 2013, 11.2 million Hindus fled Bangladesh. Government through vested property acts vested some 6640 square kms or 16 and half lakhs acre of Hindu land, Apart from selling at throw away prices, Under the threat of life forceable transfer of property deeds. In a nutshell, this is the biggest cleansing or genocide in human history after Jews. One subhrajit Gupta, replied, but deleting my replies.

[@subhrajitgupta5535]

There are no Hindus. There are people. There has been no persecution in Bangladesh. India has its minorities persecuted.

[@pradipray1251]

@subhrajitgupta5535 you are a notorious secu. Or a notorious Muslim in the guise of a Hindu. Read professor Abdul Barkat, economics Dhaka University, Where have the millions and millions of Hindu refugees in West Bengal Assam and Tripura come from?

[@pradipray1251]

@subhrajitgupta5535 you are a notorious secu or a notorious Muslim in the guise of a Hindu. Where have the millions and millions of Hindu refugees in West Bengal Assam and Tripura come from?

[@pradipray1251]

@subhrajitgupta5535 don't have the balls, Deleting my comments.

[@DipJyotiDeka]

@@subhrajitgupta5535 Millions of Bangladeshi illegally migrated into India to get persecuted ? Lol. Razakar.

[@dpworld3251]

Please generate some facts - India is a poor nation so is Bangladesh - in fact it is on the record that GDP per capita in Bangladesh was higher than India's.

[@PS-ug7nm]

German shepherds vid 😂?

[@book--worm]

anyone noticed that md yunus smiles a lot when he faces " gora " journalists but kind of ignores or shows a ignorent attitude when facing bangladesi journos ......... sepoy syndrome ?

[@DipJyotiDeka]

He knows that they are going to write songs about him. Bangladeshi journos will pull his pants off.

[@book--worm]

@@DipJyotiDeka a leader suppose to be answerable to his country not trying to please and behave like a brown sepoy trying to please white higer race

[@cinefile0075]

He loves to s**k Americans and Western whites's little Muhammed..

[@PrasannaSankar87]

No mention of systemic, state sponsored atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh

[@AHKhan-po4fc]

We followed your examples pajit saaar

[@ziauddinaliahmed5440]

because it is fake news fulled by godi media,,,, but state sponsored atrocities against minorities in India is fact and reality

[@sreea2365]

@@AHKhan-po4fc "We real Turki and Persian people saar. What you mean you no like us, we stich your chaddi saar"

[@justanother7941]

@@AHKhan-po4fc "We real Turki and Persian people saar. What you mean you no like us, we stich your chaddi saar"

[@samirandas5508]

SHekhar Gupta made this video to whitewash his gang member YUNUS. @Shekhar Gupta Next time when you call yourself neutral remember my comment. I will remember this video. GODI MEDIA SHEKHAR GUPTA

[@kumarm5961]

Sekhar sir open letter with no substance just want to click in his box that i am a radical journalist😂

[@kundanpowar5944]

Md. Yunus is s teacher by training, businessman by profession and now a leader by circumstances. Apart from the support of the army and goodwill of Islamists he will also need the blessings of Allah almighty to hold on to the top post. Mending fences with India may not be his immediate priority as cozying up to Pakistan seems to be bearing better results.

[@biorig]

Yes, the economic outlook is very positive after Pakistani Army will come back to 'train' the Bangladeshi soldiers how to salute their real daddies, the Pakis.

[@pradeepbyr]

Thanks!

[@ThePrintIndia]

Hi Pradeepa, Thank you for taking out the time to watch this episode and support us!

[@mohammedkashem2500]

An open letter to ThePrint: We had enough of slavery during Hasina's 15 years of reign. From now on the people of Bangladesh will never allow one-sided benefit from India-Bangladesh relations. So oil your own machine.

[@Wolverine-rp9ed]

Then why does your kind cry 'persecution' with ai generated facebook images? You wanna be sovereign, be sovereign!

[@fahimrezwankhair7344]

What about issues like shared river or border killing? The anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh is rooted in India's unfair treatment. India needs to address these first before expecting friendship.

[@mdnurulafsar]

As a Bangladeshi viewer, it summed up to me as: 1. So much self-obsession to justify India's role in all the plots and deeds against Bangladesh's democracy and stability and backing up all the corruptions and crimes against humanity by the Shekh Hasina and her government, as if that's the natural duty for any neighboring country, so no judgment expected. 2. Calling out to Dr. Yunus as if Shekhar Gupta fits equal to him in any equation. 3. Trying to shake Dr. Yunus about his future disaster on and after the role in the government. Time will say about it. 4. Admission and admiration for Shekh Hasina's India-favoring role, even betraying the people and the country. 4. Most importantly, warning Dr. Yunus not to take any stand or initiative that puts India in question. Finally, my assumption is that this letter is produced by the Indian intelligence community, not to promote friendship but to warn Bangladesh's current government to ease down its resistance to India's hegemony or there will be consequences.

[@the_watcher_a]

He already declared a timeline. Do some research before starting your mic.

[@rajneeshjain8285]

Very interesting and well balanced letter. Thanks. This wisdom should help our common interests

[@OmkarPatil1]

The letter seems premature. You are underestimating Muhammad Yunus. Remember Octavian who founded the Roman Empire. We was also just a "Chief Advisor" until he was not.

[@sohel2130]

Islamic fundamentalism is a lost case in Bangladesh society. Bangladeshi people are religious but not fanatics except patronized by state apparatus. Awani league always did use this card and it is no more an effective one.

[@ks20234]

@@sohel2130 I don't understand why hapless Hindus are being targetted. The public of Bangladesh may have had grievances against Hasina and Awami League but why target Hindus. There's no humanity in this.

[@mere_baap]

08:11. Not a ploy. 👎 08:58 Supporting a corrupt person like Hasina for your own interest IS MEANING harm to Bangladesh. Please don't act innocent. 09:23 Sorry. NO. Not true. 10:00 Well. That clarifies whether India is a friend or not, doesn't it? That woman butchered people in Bangladesh and India doesn't want her to face trial. Why? Because she serves your purpose in the region and is an asset of yours, isn't she? Let's be real for once, shall we? 👇 ( You = India ) You look down on Bangladesh from your ivory tower. You aid corrupt people like Hasina who have been rejected by people. You spread false news of Hindu oppression using your media. You are happy to take transit advantage over Bangladesh and refuse to offer Bangladesh the same. Same regarding other issues like: Water issues, Border issues and so on. You want people as head of Bangladesh who'll serve your interest, but not the people of Bangladesh. After doing all that, you expect us to believe that you are a friendly nation? 🙃 Look, if you keep behaving like that as a nation, this kind of NONSENSE open letter isn't gonna do much. Sorry but not sorry 🤷‍♀.

[@surajraika7821]

Ok all the best But why you rejected imd event as they have saved lacks of your people by giving info on natural desaster to your gov ?🤔

[@DipJyotiDeka]

You have to become a strong nation before being taken seriously. One leader does atrocities through the army and then the next day the army stops cooperating. Suddenly a Nobel prize winner comes from America and tells that he will rewrite the constitution and gives no date for elections. Bangladesh will forever stay a vasal state of its people are this dumb.

[@ashrarhussain]

Indians are living in delusion as if their government is Saint fron Heaven

[@PS-ug7nm]

Despite so many videos in past month you still deny the atrocities, you are forbidding non muslim to apply for govt jobs and you still deny this? Typical South Asian Islamists 😂

[@rafiu5722]

​@PS-ug7nm bro your government n media is decieving your from the truth, come to Bangladesh n see fornyour self instead of believing and spreading useless rumors

[@jayannair7175]

Loved it as always from Mr Shekhar ….

[@this_is_n_o_m_a_n]

This is the time to rebuild the nation. In my opinion, local elections should be prioritized. Without wasting time, the government should focus on local government elections.

[@nayeemrahman9312]

Such a sorry state of affairs when even some of India’s more informed journalists seem out of touch with the situation in Bangladesh. Prof. Yunus is doing just fine (for now), and he has already declared a cut-off point for elections-June 2026 at the latest. As for India, the current government has been quite measured in its dealings if you look at the policy level. The core issue is this: Sheikh Hasina was focused on one thing-staying in power. As a result, her regime shaped the status quo in a way that compromised Bangladesh's sovereign national interest. The interim government is simply working to correct that-it's nothing revolutionary. Bangladesh will act according to its best interests, whether that involves procuring artillery shells from Pakistan because it was the cheapest deal, or potentially purchasing combat aircraft from China. At the same time, it also means not allowing separatist activities on Bangladeshi soil targeting India’s Northeast, since we don't that reciprocated in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. We have taken a firm step toward becoming a stronger republic, and we shall see it through, with or without Indian endorsement.

[@vikasprakashjoshi2090]

Hello mr rahman. I concur with sheikh hasina being dictatorial and suppressing dissent. No second opinion. However, what are we to make of the 1971 apologists for Pakistan?

[@nayeemrahman9312]

​@@vikasprakashjoshi2090 I guess the apologists you are talking about are primarily active on social media, which in the context of Bangladeshi politics is heavily influenced by Jaamati Islami and Awami League influencers. These two factions have been engaged in a narrative war for ages. Lately, for obvious reasons, Awami League has found itself on the back foot, leaving the social media terrain to Jaamat. However, if you examine Jaamat's electoral history, they have never secured more than 9% of the votes. Because of their pro-Pakistan stance during the Liberation War, they remain perpetually invested in undermining the historical significance of 1971. However, this perspective is far from mainstream in Bangladesh. The two largest parties, BNP and Awami League, together command around 80% of the electorate, and neither seeks to undermine the historical narrative of 71. However, there's another layer to this story. Bangladesh is a very young country, with people aged 15-29 accounting for about 30% of the population. This demographic has largely moved beyond the historical and emotional baggage carried by older generations regarding the war. Until recently, the events of 71 heavily shaped our national consciousness, but a shift is now evident. Let me give a personal anecdote. For my parents, the idea of being friendly with Pakistan was anathema due to the atrocities committed during that war. While I don't share their staunch anti-Pakistan stance, I still remain somewhat uncomfortable with the idea. However, when I look at the next generation-my nephews and nieces-Pakistan is just another country to them, without much of a burden. I hope this gives you some idea regarding our situation.

[@SivasailamN]

I am a Shekhar fan since long. This one is beyond like! It is Brilliant. One of the best podcasts I have heard.

[@tomscaria1594]

Chances are the generals are watching this with him

[@mdshakilalam2871]

Love from Bangladesh ❤🇧🇩

[@sambitsahu1572]

Excellent commentary . Love u dr shekhar gupta

[@rajagopalareddy2408]

Great letter Shekar ji Hope they take your address seriously in the interest of both the nations

[@1234sajed]

If he listens to you or any indian media we would consider him a traitor and we will not forget what India did in last 15 years and after hasina fled to india. - Every common people of Bangladesh.

[@randomstranger7989]

"Its not like you can have the power and do nothing with it", its a good line by Ex-PM Manmohan Singh, and no doubt he meant betterment of nation.

[@floe61]

He stuck to his word and did absolutely nothing with it. But sarcasm aside, he wasn't a self-proclaimed anti-national like some of the current leaders we have in the country. That can be considered a good quality for today's standards and not just the bare minimum.

[@vinayakmohan3543]

Bangladesh persisting with the demand to hand over Hasina sounds similar to iran post revolution asking infact putting pressure on USA to hand over shah. Will they lay siege of Indian hogh commission at Dakha Will Younis become like Napoleon. Yjey both were good in fact outstanding in their professional careers which made them national heroes Their vosion and clarity of thought were amazing. Both made advisor for short tenure . Napoleon made himself for life Younis on course for it. Both took on their powerful neighbour. Napoleon caused a lot of hardship for French.

[@Drkp23]

Unfortunately nobody in Bangladesh like their army or other political parties listen to this man… they are just keeping Yunus name and others are joining their job

[@raamcaash]

Brilliantly spoken … thanks for this vlog …

[@abbyi2]

Brilliant piece Shekhar .. Bangladesh growth will be in yunus hands .. so be Bangladesh future

[@maarivk.31]

I don't understand why so many Indians are so afraid of Bangladesh internal politics ? Hindu Indian's have no complain about working and living in Saudi Arab in extremely Muslim law. Bangladesh is 91% Muslim majority country, If they have Islamic law like Saudi Arab what is your problem ?

[@shimulmostofa-p5l]

India has only taken from Bangladesh and has not given anything. India has done billions of dollars of business, but has not given Bangladesh the opportunity to do business. Butt did not allow Bangladesh to go to Nepal, Bhutan and China using the road of India. Huge complications were disrespectful when it came to getting a visa. But in China, 99% of the text-free products of Bangladesh have been made. Bangladesh has invested a lot. India should have made Bangladesh visa-free tax free.

[@Siddharth_Rao]

Very hard hitting open letter by Shekhar, covering all relevant areas including allegations of Prof's closeness and funding to Democratic party, allegations and rumours against his bank, Pakistani ships with ammo and people disappearing after landing in Chittagong allegedly to cause unrest in India, Arakan army taking over parts of his country, his overseeing pogrom of minorities, driving down Bangladeshi economy, starving Bangladeshi citizen at mercy of other countries for food grains etc etc......but on the brighter side, Bangladesh is no longer under a Dictatorship and things are better than they were a year ago.

[@gopaakrishnanmvenkataraman9129]

Bangladesh will not see democracy Islamist rule and final rest for. Supporters like. Sekar ji and his mentor Yunus

[@jahid1935]

So anti Islamic means Democracy hahaha most of the people will still support Islamic bangladesh if there's any voting

[@dineshbhas]

Muslim nation without oil money are bound to fail.

[@amibangladesh7512]

And that's where you work chapri

[@probal2559]

Hindus are suceasful? Lol....

[@stunstar4553]

Malaysia

[@dineshbhas]

@stunstar4553 20%of gdp

[@HeavenRacer422]

​@@stunstar4553 malaysia's muslim population is 60%. Rest 40% are super rich. Check the facts

[@edmonddantes4045]

An honest bootlicking 😂by SG

[@kallachi729]

A very balanced logic in the letter. Is it only Yunus or are there other forces acting from behind? Something not considered by you, at least in your letter. The Print is doing a god job Keep it up

[@RKCHUX]

Balanced? Are you out of your mind? Not once has he mentioned the widescale persecution of Hindus and destruction of their lives, livelihoods, temples, homes, etc.

[@2000murthykk]

Excellent analysis. Thank you Shekhar!

[@Patsudev]

Sir, Did you just say "Indian ruling elites intend NO HARM to Bangladesh after 53 years of slavery ? You must be thinking we are a bunch of idiot dalites. Therefore we deserve to be treated the way your country did. 👉 KEEP OUT. Prof. Yunus knows very well what he needs to do. The nation is behind him.

[@Eternaltruth7-k7]

An open letter to Mr. Shekhar Gupta Dear Mr. Gupta, As a senior journalist from the largest country of the Indian subcontinent, it would be safe to assume it is unethical for you to brush aside and not highlight the major concern of the ongoing Bangladesh crisis, that is, the persecution of Hindus at the hands of Islamic barbarians. You have not said a word in support of this in your so called open letter, perhaps for the fear of being called a bigot or maybe this is intentional and you have ulterior motives. This damages your already shaky credibility. This is an open call for all Hindus and bharatiyas to cancel their “Print” subscriptions. When the editor in chief is biased, the whole institution is biased. Sincerely, A self respecting bharatiya and a former Print subscriber

[@jamil19]

Great talk. Bangladesh loves to have a good relationship with India with mutual respect and economic concerns.more like a friend, not as a Master.

[@navinhookoom3584]

What one " loves" to do, as opposed to what one does in reality are distinctively TWO completly different things!If you could not have respect for the " father of your nation", then how do you expect & even dare to have respect for India, which you have been despizing so much since your "students" or should you call it "kindergarten" revolution?

[@kollolahmed1576]

No one give F about mujib in Bangladesh other then India . Students di%%ed for Bangladesh in 52,71,74,75,92,and 24. How many students die%%d for country In India ? you Pajeets dont have balls to do that for country.

[@rishabhpatel2051]

When did India behaved as a master ...??? Any instances..??

[@jamil19]

@@rishabhpatel2051 choosing political parties to win in an election in foreign country is one. Sending envoy to pressure during last election. Just Google.

[@sumitradevi990]

You're just a Bangladesh as sehwag said...... You will not get respect like America Or china!!..... India has no interest to capture your territory..... And we will support politicians according to our interest........... Your country born because of political intervention.........every country do this...... Just like your new friend Pakistan did by installing taliban in Afghanistan.

[@nazmussakib8988]

So called Open letter seems like a criticism disguised as a compliment

[@jitmick]

Dear SG...while many of us appreciate your thoughts independent of the mainstream Indian press, please stop thinking of Md. Yunus as the person he was in 2016...that's freaking 9 years and too much water has flown down Maa Gange in all these years..

[@mmtrashid]

You should have addressed open letters to Sheikh Hasina during her 15-year tenure as she persistently dismantled democracy in Bangladesh. Comparing Professor Yunus, who has taken the lead in forming an interim government with Dr. Manmohan Singh seems inappropriate. Your insights would be more beneficial if focused on encouraging the Indian government and its politicians to cultivate long-term, amicable relations with all neighboring countries in the subcontinent, not just Bangladesh. Additionally, it would be valuable to concentrate on the historical imperatives of flawed policies enacted by various Indian administrations, and how to avoid them in future.

[@karanjoshi4671]

Disappointing that not a word said on the ongoing violence against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh.

[@kS-ui5sd]

He was begging for an invitation, so he can go back to India and brag about that , guy is such a show off ,

[@analbanerjee]

Are you for real? Manmohan Singh called Musharraf an accidental leader? Coups happen by accident in your world, is it? Manmohan Singh shook publicly with terrorist Yasin Malik who himself admitted to cold bloodedly kill Indian Air Force officers. Manmohan Singh was no leader, he was the most disgraceful PM India has ever had.

[@ashraful9982]

You all need to write open letters to Modi every day. Fix your own country, and the rest of the continent will sort itself out.

[@ripal87]

Very good national interest after a long long time

[@rananjaysingh959]

Shekhar ji, you are a soft and caring man. You know that Yunus is a mediocre. You conversation implies it..😮😮

[@largerthanlife001]

border killings , proper share of shared water ,muslim torture in India , political involvement in Bangladesh these are the issues india need to resolve to have a good relationship with bangladesh

[@DipJyotiDeka]

Bangladesh should take back all the illegal Bangladeshi from India that they think are being tortured. Bangladesh is not in a position to make demands. Bangladesh has nothing to offer India. It is not an equal relationship. Bangladesh have a servitude mentality. India tried to free them but they still think that Pakistan is their master.

[@PS-ug7nm]

Muslims have more right, position, and power than non muslim and even muslims in bangladesh and pakistan combined 😂 Call your relatives who infiltrated the country and ask them the benefits they are getting through fake adhaar car 😂

[@sujitlao]

Thanks

[@ThePrintIndia]

Hi Sujit, Thank you for supporting ThePrint.

[@raghvinderjoshi4667]

Dear SG, I understand and appreciate the earnestness with which you write to Dr Yunus. And I hope he is able to lead his country out of the current crisis and is able to improve his country's relations with India. But given the atmosphere in Bangladesh where some newly energised fundamentalists have a lot at stake, Bangladesh's return to democracy and desire to mend fences with India, appear quite unlikely in forseeable future. I hope your optimism wins over my pessimism.

[@manfredfreiherrvonrichthof4216]

heres the thing sir, its ONLY YOU who thinks Bangladesh as a valued friend. NOT your DEMOCRATICALLY (imagine a clown emoji here) elected govt.

[@prelimsiscoming]

When hindus are dying in bangladesh Pm Modi is talking nonsense in podcasts

[@tsp7234]

An awesome and a dignified way of communication. I admire for you this.

[@aminulazim7528]

You may think,but people of Bangladesh does not endorse India as a trusted friend and you know more than us why? Dont be a hypocrite.

[@FutbolHeritage]

His sponsor is Franklin Templeton, no wonder where he is getting funded from. He had tried to fool us for a good period with his fluent english but not anymore.

[@Susheelamma-v5t]

Mark my words. Yunus will be out of the job before 2025 ends.

[@imamchowdhury7744]

Please do not look at Bangladesh through Indian goggles.

[@aminulazim7528]

Pls write another letter to Mr Modi prescribing something to make good relation with Bangladesh. Shame that you renowned and respected journalists never talk about rogue regime of Hasina and India's unethical support for her.

[@rupomahmed8602]

Your first line is wrong so your opinion doesn’t matter for Bangladesh. First research that Bangladesh is not the poor country off subcontinent.

[@navinhookoom3584]

Indeed, just been hearing thro' your research: bangla desh has, yesterday overtaken/ dethroned India & UK from the 5th & 6th positions respectively to reach the 3rd position on the world economic platform, and is strongly aiming to dislodge Germany in the coming weeks .Who knows, before end 2025, it might take the 1st place in the world! Dreaming is not a bad thing, but day dreaming certainly is!

[@DipJyotiDeka]

@@navinhookoom3584 Someone said, you must dream with your eyes open to make them come true. But not like that.

[@ziauddinaliahmed5440]

@@navinhookoom3584 your so called largest economy doesnt mean anything with 900 million kangla destiute and 600 billion debt

[@navinhookoom3584]

@ziauddinaliahmed5440 Seems that you've lost your bearings?! Again a madrassa educated one? Can't figure what you're talking about. So plse shut the crap & go to sleep!

[@rameshchandarpunnai9402]

If only the people concerned in Bangladesh listened to this sane advice..

[@LitanMahmud]

Dear Sir You're also victim of fake news. I will request you to visit Bangladesh if you really want to know what people's of Bangladesh or government think. Please do some serious journalism.

[@Rising._.Thunder]

Litan is a hinndu name (example Litan Das). Howcome you have a Hindu first name and a Muslim last name? What kind of name is Litan Mahmud? Are you converted?

[@aliferrari1680]

Why should Bangladesh care for yours or the BJP'S views after India's year's support of Shekh Hasina and her repressive corrupt government. India never reached out to the opposition nor cared about the Bangladeshi people under her regime. India's failed first neighbourhood policy's Maldives and Nepal, and now Bangladesh shows its ineptness in its failed policy's.

[@janardanreddynukalapati4371]

Excellent analysis and a friendly advice to a friendl

[@rasselkhan6595]

Heartwarming to see some objective journalism from India. Sir, India, being the much bigger country, simply needs to treat Bangladesh with respect and equality and all our people can prosper together. Unfortunately, today, India has a religious extremists in government whilst we have a secular, liberals running Bangladesh. And, that's where the problems lie.

[@sadiqulhaque5048]

I am surprised to see this sort of open letter to another country's leader and the leader in question is Prof. Yunus, a Noble Peace Prize winner and renowned advocate for peace, equality and social justice worldwide. Let me give you an advice, please send these types of letters to your fascist Prime Minister Modi and ask him to look after the minorities, lower castes, farmers, peoples of Manipur etc in your country. There is no Majority/Minority in Bangladesh, we are all Bangladeshi. India must stop harboring communal frictions in Bangladesh. Shame on you PRINT, if you have any concern about Bangladesh, please come and visit Bangladesh, see things on your own eyes, learn the politics being played by the Indian Establishment/RAW and Awamileague/Hasina in the last 15 years here. You will be surprised to learn what India/RAW/Hasina has done to Bangladesh, why so much hate existing here for India and Hasina.

[@shamkulkarni1367]

Shekhar ji Please cut the bullshit It's all stage managed by bedan,soros

[@withhossain]

Well said. Respect

[@madcoderz7206]

We should start writing open letter to 'LARGELEY POOR NATION' of India too, poorer in fact. It sounds kind of cringe to hear it from an Indian.

[@jemappelle8892]

What happened in 2009 killing 57 army officer by RAW

[@subbannakannur1076]

Boss, I watch every episode of cut the clutter..... you did not condemn the killing of Hindus.... I was thinking that you are a very neutral reporter... I am extremely disappointed.

[@VetMedRX_Insights]

Thanks sir, for pointing out so many good things. We want more careful journalists like you to analyze the things that matter to keeping the peace in the region. Bangladesh is going through a tough time, but Bangladeshi people are much stronger and smarter than other Southeast Asian nations. The way we grow in the last 2 decades, we will grow the same way in the upcoming decades. It's the Modis policy that turns Bangladeshi people against India like Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, the Maldives, etc. Bangladeshi people are very good at keeping good relationships with neighbors, as we have kept earlier. It is the Indian policy people are looking at to respond. Bangladeshi people want their fair share of bilateral relationships. Look how the Tista, Farakka water treaty had been hanging for decades. How Modi and Adani make a bizarre electricity treaty. Modi made a treaty with Hasina to loot Bangladesh, this is not acceptable. Bangladesh want a good relationship with India; I believe this is also important for India to keep your internal security check.

[@jaydeepgadhavi5465]

Perfectly compiled. I hope one such letter is also written to the Indian authorities dealing with the issue.

[@Ray-i9q]

Considering how knowledgeable you are, it was surprising how you made a number of errors or misjudgments in your segment. Here are the facts. 1. Yunus’ government has already declared election target towards the end of the year, not 4 years. 2. The changes in the constitution is a demand of the general public so that another fascist leader like Hasina cannot come to power. 3. The main reason for the current anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh is because of India’s refusal to accept the changes on the ground and continued support for Hasina. 4. Most Bangladeshis do not care for a religious party in power. Jamaat and other religious parties have never gained more than 5% of seats in the parliament. 5. India still doesn’t want to understand why Bangladeshis are so irritated with her - Border killings of civilians, Diverting river water, Unfair trade agreements, Harboring people who had looted the country, …..

[@anuprungta8181]

In hindsight it was a terrible mistake on the part of India to help liberate present day Bangladesh

[@ashrarhussain]

we didnt need ur help, u guys watched and waited until we won the war. Our grandfathers and fathers saw India loot Bangladesh after war and take trucks full of things with them back. Looters

[@the_watcher_a]

Pakistan on both sides is more favourable to you?

[@HeavenRacer422]

​@@the_watcher_aPakistan and Bangladesh are same. No difference.

[@the_watcher_a]

@@HeavenRacer422 india is on the same road of religious extrimism.

[@imexbd]

india done nothing to bangladesh.just theift of bangladeshi arm