By now, of course, one is inured to stories of border clashes with Pakistan and other recalcitrant neighbors. Most of India reacted with not a little bit of anger over the alleged torture and killing of BSF Jawans by Bangladeshi security forces. This is partly a fallacy. Bangladesh has long been aggrieved by what it construes as Indian bullying , and it comes as no surprise that most countries in our immediate neighborhood think so. It behooves us as a large nation to be sensitive to the concerns of our smaller neighbors before we try and emerge as a world power.
Greatness is to be first found in one s own backyard.
Bangladesh is very concerned about its border problem with India, and this was one overt manifestation. None of this condones the barbaric treatment meted out to Indian soldiers. The Indian security forces have by and large conducted themselves with honor in all wars we have fought, and have a right to expect the same. It would be fitting for the Bangladesh government to punish those responsible, and be seen to be doing so. On India s part, we should move fast to resolve whatever border differences remain.