Prime Minister’s Political Assistant Rashed Khan has said India must stop border killings and push-ins if it wants to establish friendly and neighborly relations with Bangladesh.

He said Bangladesh-India relations would be based on mutual assessment, dignity, and the protection of the interests of both countries.

He made the remarks on Saturday (August 22) while responding to questions from journalists after a meeting with doctors and nurses at Jhenaidah 250-Bed General Hospital.

Rashed Khan said that during the rule of the “fascist” Awami League, relations between Bangladesh and India were like those between husband and wife or like tying a rakhi. India must remember that the Awami League is no longer in power. The BNP is now leading Bangladesh. Therefore, India must build a relationship with the people of Bangladesh.

He said Bangladesh’s current Indian ambassador is a veteran politician who has expressed India’s desire to establish relations with the people of Bangladesh. He described the position as highly commendable.

Rashed Khan also said India has already adopted the BNP’s slogan, “Bangladesh First.”

Earlier, Rashed Khan spoke about various challenges and limitations facing the hospital at the meeting chaired by hospital Superintendent Dr. Mostafizur Rahman.

District Civil Surgeon Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman, District Council Administrator MA Majid, central leader of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB) Dr. Hasanuzzaman, among others, attended the meeting as special guests.