Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad, Secretary General of the Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party, said in a recent private television talk show that India suffered a humiliating defeat in the military conflict known as ‘Operation Sindure’. He claimed that during the conflict, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar sought help from U.S. President Donald Trump to negotiate and calm the situation.

Fuad criticized the Awami League government’s foreign policy of ‘friendship to all, malice toward none’, calling it bogus and meaningless. He argued that neighboring countries like India and Myanmar continuously challenge Bangladesh’s sovereignty and that India is working to reduce Bangladesh’s importance on the international stage. As an example, he cited India’s opposition to Bangladesh in the United Nations General Assembly presidential election and its campaign for Cyprus.

He further stated that China’s stance on the Teesta project sends a strong message to Delhi and that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s assurance to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reflects China’s commitment to defend Bangladesh’s sovereignty if external interference occurs.