Bangladesh Calls for Pakistani Apology on 1971

Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser, Md Touhid Hossain, emphasized that while the country seeks improved relations with Pakistan, it cannot ignore the historical atrocities of the 1971 Liberation War. He stated that any advancement in ties requires Pakistan to acknowledge the past and formally apologize for its actions during the conflict. Hossain clarified that Bangladesh does not intend to overlook the events of 1971, which remain deeply ingrained in the national consciousness. Recently, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the UN General Assembly, but this was characterized as a courtesy meeting, avoiding difficult topics. Both leaders expressed a desire to revitalize relations, but Hossain noted that sensitive issues would be addressed in future discussions. The call for Pakistan's public apology remains a key point in the dialogue between the two nations.