The Environment Envir. A tough, maybe militaristic posture, on the other hand, threatens to create a nationalistic upsurge in Bangladesh, giving a handle to the dormant Islamic forces to whip up anti-Indian sentiments, particularly on the eve of the forthcoming polls in October. While the disappointment of the middle class at the Government's failure to address India's identity in South Asia, is understandable, yet solving the issue through machoist response against a weak and smaller neighbour is not the answer.
Effective diplomacy is a process that takes time.
Moreover, the riverine nature of the area creates a shifting border, making governance a constant problem. Obviously, a better border management mechanism can help reduce frictions between the paramilitary forces and the local people. Looking for stereotype options in the form of building more barbed wire fencing, in a situation where the local population on both sides have interest in breaching the porous border, is no solution. In other words, socio-economic development will have to be the bedrock for an effective border management. From the geo-strategic perspective any strong action will only backfire on India.